Ford Trucks at Kentucky Speedway because they don't have chips.
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I imagine many more.
glhs837
Power with Control
They do. And batteries too. Which is one reason most EV makers are in very limited production. Ford's made and sold only 6,800 Lightning F150 since production started in April. They've promised to make over 150k of these by the end of 2023.... I'm doubtful
Sneakers
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That was my tongue-in-cheek implication. Doesn't matter if they push EVs or ICE, if you can't build them, doesn't make any difference.They do. And batteries too. Which is one reason most EV makers are in very limited production. Ford's made and sold only 6,800 Lightning F150 since production started in April. They've promised to make over 150k of these by the end of 2023.... I'm doubtful
glhs837
Power with Control
But if you manage your supply chain process properly and have a lot of vertical integration, you can mitigate the effects.
BOP
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I've had two different dealerships cold-calling me to see if I want to sell my 2020 Tundra with extremely low miles on it.
I know one thing I can just about count on: their ignorant asses won't give me anything near what it's worth.
Speaking of that, I was in one of the dealerships, yesterday, getting a front end alignment. You could have used the showroom floor for a dance hall or a bowling alley. Same for the lot outside. They had two cars inside; a Corolla and a Camry, and cars outside were so spread out to make it appear as though they had more cars than they did.
I almost suggested that they consolidate their vehicles and rent the rest out to the base as overflow parking, along with their shuttle to take people to the base. Too bad they did away with the on-base taxi a few years ago.
I know one thing I can just about count on: their ignorant asses won't give me anything near what it's worth.
Speaking of that, I was in one of the dealerships, yesterday, getting a front end alignment. You could have used the showroom floor for a dance hall or a bowling alley. Same for the lot outside. They had two cars inside; a Corolla and a Camry, and cars outside were so spread out to make it appear as though they had more cars than they did.
I almost suggested that they consolidate their vehicles and rent the rest out to the base as overflow parking, along with their shuttle to take people to the base. Too bad they did away with the on-base taxi a few years ago.
blacklabman
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Real men don't buy electric vehicles!
jrt_ms1995
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In my perfect world (which assumes, of course, no conflicts with Vrai's perfect world 
) there would be no "chips" or electronics in any vehicle. 
) there would be no "chips" or electronics in any vehicle.
Sneakers
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?? What ?? No BBQ chips? No ranch chips?In my perfect world (which assumes, of course, no conflicts with Vrai's perfect world
Clem72
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What in the hell? Why would they need a chip for a heating coil or to redirect cooled air. Both easily controlled with a relay which can go to a button. Even if you make the features accessible on a touchscreen, I imagine the "chip" controlling that system would be responsible for triggering the relay, and in that case it would be a hell of a lot more than just the heat/cool seats and stearing wheel that don't work.
Seem unnecessarily complicated.
Most new vehicles have a module in them controlling almost all of the accessories and climate systems.
Ford had to replace the device in my 2020 a few months after I bought it.
BOP
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Ed Zachery.
Sneakers
Just sneakin' around....
A multi-function chip takes a fraction of the space and power of a set of relays.
glhs837
Power with Control
Real men buy what they want and dont give an eff what you think real men should or shouldn't do.