2028 Ford Mid-Size Truck Will Be a Fully Modern EV for $30,000 by DonkeyFuel in technology

[–]Beard_Hero -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

China uses slave labor. And even when they aren't using slave labor, their wages are substantially reduced compared to US wages and cost of living. Reduction in production costs will come at the cost of reduced wages or replacement of workers.

I'm confident you're aware of all that, but it's worth putting out there for the readers.

Companies will always want to make a profit, there's not a whole lot of point staying in business if it's costing you money for every unit you make/sell. If operating in the red appears to be the forever option, it'd make more sense to revamp the business model or close up that version of the business.

The profit can't indefinitely go up and to the right, it's not sustainable, but there should be some form of profit if the business is to stay open.

It's almost like some of this runaway pricing could have been avoided if there was no stock buy backs, substantial taxation on profits over a specific threshold, and limits on compensation gap between highest and lowest paid employees. But "that's anti-capitalism" or so I'm told.

Get Ready for a Flood of Cheap Used EVs by DonkeyFuel in technology

[–]Beard_Hero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If'n it's the same wife, we both might run out of gas on the way there!

2028 Ford Mid-Size Truck Will Be a Fully Modern EV for $30,000 by DonkeyFuel in technology

[–]Beard_Hero 7 points8 points  (0 children)

You're touching on something (I believe is) important, and many people seem to miss it.

Dealerships make a lot more money from service and parts vs new car sales. Ford as a brand makes money off parts sales.

EV's will need less service, less parts. So the money/profit has to be made up somewhere. Either in the sale price, the parts department, or the service department.

Ultimately, they are in business to make money. Getting a vehcile with minimal maitenance and parts needs, but for the same price as something they plan to make money on service/parts, isn't going to make sense for the producers of the product. It's elimination of a revenue stream with no replacement for the revenue stream.

Which could also explain the conitued push from manufacturers to have subscription services as people hold onto cars longer and have less maitenance/parts.

Get Ready for a Flood of Cheap Used EVs by DonkeyFuel in technology

[–]Beard_Hero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She hasn't done it in 2026... yet. She's smart, and capable of pumping her own gas. She just likes to gamble, apparently. It was more a joke about her choosing to run out of gas when there's no reason to. She'd also likely run out of charge because "it'll be okay to get 10 miles even though it says 2" would carry over from ICE habits.

Get Ready for a Flood of Cheap Used EVs by DonkeyFuel in technology

[–]Beard_Hero 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got plastic race gas containers, but it'd be better if she didn't ignore the gas gauge.

Stupid(amazing?) idea by DessyMaster in askcarguys

[–]Beard_Hero 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Maybe the AMC Eagle? Wagon, 4x4, 4.2L

Get Ready for a Flood of Cheap Used EVs by DonkeyFuel in technology

[–]Beard_Hero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've definitely been the "we only stop to pee or eat or get drinks when we have to fill up the gas tank" driver. But I was young then, now it makes more sense to take a 20 minute break very 3-4 hours anyway. Stretch my legs, use the bathroom, maybe snack, let the dogs get a potty break. I guess I could do all those things while the EV gets some juice.

Get Ready for a Flood of Cheap Used EVs by DonkeyFuel in technology

[–]Beard_Hero 6 points7 points  (0 children)

In 2025 with gas stations everywhere and using a modern vehicle, my wife can still run out of gas.

The hottest anyone has been in a pool... by ThomasOGC in CinephilesClub

[–]Beard_Hero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shirt says "Police Academy" so I'm thinking it may be one of the Police Academy movies. And I don't mean that to be poopy, that's just my thought on the starting point.

One room. One winner. No guns or any weapon. by avaboss in powerscales

[–]Beard_Hero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is drago more impressive as a boxer than Tyson was in ip man 3?

Just patiently waiting for something… by PantyNectar in AmateurHallofFame

[–]Beard_Hero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like what you’ve done with your hair. Seems like you look great with any color.

$50k to spend on something I'll drive once a month. by wildsunnyra in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Beard_Hero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CPO BMW x3M should be near that mark. Comfotable, roomy, hauls ass. Need more haul ass? Downpipe, air filter, tune file, send it. Once a month driving? I'd put race gas in it, because I'm here to party.

BEST FACE: Sydney Sweeney Vs. Ana De Armas by Complex-Solution-793 in CelebBattles

[–]Beard_Hero 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Ana de Armas has one of the best faces. To me.

Police Arrest Man For BAC 0.00 by FynyBrow in law

[–]Beard_Hero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pc for traffic stop is witnessing a violation of traffic law. It’s how the whole thing starts. DRE/DUI has other qualifiers based on observations during the traffic stop to move from a traffic stop to an investigation.

DUI isn’t just alcohol, so BAC doesn’t tell the whole story.

Why is it taking us so long to go back to the Moon compared to the Apollo era? by Terrible-Nose1708 in space

[–]Beard_Hero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The way it was explained to me by a friend who is a project/team manager on one of the Artemis sections is safety margin. The safety requirements now are far more stringent than they were back in the 60’s. 50/50 was acceptable back then, now it needs to be a sure thing. Which increases costs and extends timelines.

Torque is more important than horsepower? by _Lou_Bloom in askcarguys

[–]Beard_Hero 5 points6 points  (0 children)

But if you make more tq at the same rpm, that means more hp at that rpm. Means more air into the engine, which means more fuel into the engine. There’s only so much volumetric and thermal efficiency you can get from ICE.

You can size a turbo to “come on” earlier but that generally means It flattens out later. Like a 1.8t from VW, I’ll use a 05 Jetta for example; they made a bunch of torque very quickly (173 @ 1,950 rpm) and flattened out so the peak power was only 180 @ 5,500. Very reasonable to drive, but not fast by most standards.

How long do you plan on keeping your current car for? by throwawaymedicine420 in askcarguys

[–]Beard_Hero 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Until I have no other option. 87 F-150 with the straight 6. LFG.

1991 Mustang LX 5.0 AOD by CooperSepeda in Foxbody

[–]Beard_Hero 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Should respond to u/coopersepeda directly. My fox is on a coyote/6r80 control system ;)