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28. I think something like Ford's new F-150 Lightning EV will be very popular.

Mon Nov 21, 2022, 12:25 PM

Nov 2022

It's sufficiently large and obnoxious, it retains that traditional monster truck look, and with the price of diesel fuel so high a lot of guys might be persuaded to go electric. Plus they can use it as a standby generator when the power goes out.

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How will Tesla's sales fare if it becomes inextricably linked with MAGA? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2022 OP

MAGAts are against EV. Will they suddenly start doc03 Nov 2022 #1

There are MAGAS who drive Tesla DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2022 #3

I suppose there are some. But if you mention a hybrid or an doc03 Nov 2022 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author mitch96 Nov 2022 #9

I just saw a pic and review of the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime. I think this will give the T'la a run mitch96 Nov 2022 #10

I just saw one in person - surprisingly good looking. tinrobot Nov 2022 #26

You saw one? Where? I thought they were made of "unobtainium" mitch96 Nov 2022 #43

LA Auto Show tinrobot Nov 2022 #47

Duh, why didn't I think of that.. Tampa Auto show is in December so I'll check it out...nt mitch96 Nov 2022 #49

I think it's already happening. Stock price down another 3.39% today spooky3 Nov 2022 #2

56% Down YTD ProfessorGAC Nov 2022 #5

Maybe if Tesla made one ton dually diesel trucks the MAGA mob could modify for rolling coal. sop Nov 2022 #4

This 1000x WA-03 Democrat Nov 2022 #8

A lot of those dually drivers just want the attention a giant vehicle creates tinrobot Nov 2022 #17

I think something like Ford's new F-150 Lightning EV will be very popular. sop Nov 2022 #28

I'm already seeing Hummer EVs used by attention-seekers to get their fix tinrobot Nov 2022 #34

Thay are inthewind21 Nov 2022 #50

Or just a rolling coal add-on to their Model X. TheBlackAdder Nov 2022 #42

Ford appears to be poised to take over the US EV market PAMod Nov 2022 #7

I figure GM or maybe a foreign auto giant will buy the wreckage of Tesla... hunter Nov 2022 #11

With Tesla's stock price falling so quickly, it might be possibility. tinrobot Nov 2022 #25

Since it's not the only EV to choose from Zambero Nov 2022 #12

I was this close to buy but... Bobstandard Nov 2022 #13

Same here. MLAA Nov 2022 #15

Very few people buy vehicles based on the political views of the CEO MichMan Nov 2022 #14

It's the overt assholes that make me stop buying their products MLAA Nov 2022 #16

The sad thing is Papa Johns are franchises and a lot of Black franchise owners got hurt. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2022 #24

That's what happened in our city. hunter Nov 2022 #41

Do any of them have one hundred eighteen million twitter followers? DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2022 #19

I dont have a Twitter account, so I have no idea. MichMan Nov 2022 #21

I'm not calling for a boycott DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2022 #27

But, then again, newdayneeded Nov 2022 #39

I remember my father would not buy a Ford as henry was an antismite and went nuts when mitch96 Nov 2022 #44

The progeny of Ford have tried to make amends. They opened a Ford plant in Israel in the 60s. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2022 #52

Very inthewind21 Nov 2022 #51

ETTD sarcasmo Nov 2022 #18

That's already happening, don't you think? Just A Box Of Rain Nov 2022 #20

Tesla had market share because Musk bought a company that had haele Nov 2022 #22

There are Tesla owner who are suing Musk as we speak...no one with that sort of reviews Demsrule86 Nov 2022 #37

Regardless of politics, I think we're already hitting peak Tesla tinrobot Nov 2022 #23

I think they lost their edhopper Nov 2022 #29

They're ubiquitous in L A. DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2022 #30

Yes edhopper Nov 2022 #32

Brand loyalty DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2022 #33

They're so common in LA, they've become about as interesting as a Camry. tinrobot Nov 2022 #48

I personally would never buy one...or anything from Musk. Demsrule86 Nov 2022 #31

LOL DemocratSinceBirth Nov 2022 #35

It won't be due to his MAGA links. GoCubsGo Nov 2022 #36

The MAGA crowd on average can't afford Tesla's. brooklynite Nov 2022 #38

The boat parade types can afford it but they are more into large SUVs JI7 Nov 2022 #46

A Tesla was on my list for consideration for my next car.... Happy Hoosier Nov 2022 #40

They lost me. It was probably my top choice for a EV JI7 Nov 2022 #45

They lost my business AmBlue Nov 2022 #53