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<blockquote data-quote="melvimbe" data-source="post: 1384149" data-attributes="member: 35314"><p>Ford makes 3 hybrids right now, no trucks. No EVs. It's hard to imagine that Ford would choose start with the Raptor instead of all the better options in their lineup. As well, EVs and hybrids got a big boost years ago when fuel prices were particularly bad. It would make more sense to introduce EVs when things swing back around rather than now.</p><p></p><p>The way I see it, people buy Tesla mostly for the status symbol it is. I don't think that works for Tesla if they had gas powered versions. Same goes for Prius, but I think that crowd is also environmental and budget concerned. Does that fit the truck crowd at all? People who are budget concerned are going with the base model. I can't see it fitting the environmental concern since it's obviously still an inefficient way to travel. Image is hard to pull off since it will be looked at by many as the wimpier version of the truck, regardless if true or not.</p><p></p><p>I do think a hybrid is more likely, as I think you can improve mpg without losing the power and tough image of the truck. But even then, start with the a different trim level. Maybe a new trim level. Get it established as a normal daily driver or light duty work truck before throwing it in the high end trims.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="melvimbe, post: 1384149, member: 35314"] Ford makes 3 hybrids right now, no trucks. No EVs. It's hard to imagine that Ford would choose start with the Raptor instead of all the better options in their lineup. As well, EVs and hybrids got a big boost years ago when fuel prices were particularly bad. It would make more sense to introduce EVs when things swing back around rather than now. The way I see it, people buy Tesla mostly for the status symbol it is. I don't think that works for Tesla if they had gas powered versions. Same goes for Prius, but I think that crowd is also environmental and budget concerned. Does that fit the truck crowd at all? People who are budget concerned are going with the base model. I can't see it fitting the environmental concern since it's obviously still an inefficient way to travel. Image is hard to pull off since it will be looked at by many as the wimpier version of the truck, regardless if true or not. I do think a hybrid is more likely, as I think you can improve mpg without losing the power and tough image of the truck. But even then, start with the a different trim level. Maybe a new trim level. Get it established as a normal daily driver or light duty work truck before throwing it in the high end trims. [/QUOTE]
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