AAH #755 – Unboxing Ford’s New Production System
About this episode
Ford's recent announcement of a Universal EV platform and production system has sparked a lively debate among automotive experts. The discussion centers around the risks and potential rewards of this bold move, especially in light of increasing competition from Chinese automakers. Guests analyze Ford's strategy to insource components and reduce production costs while questioning the viability of their pricing claims. The conversation also touches on the implications for the UAW and the future of electric vehicle manufacturing, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for legacy automakers.
Ford F-150 Lightning
"...ty thousand dollars. Okay, I will check. When the lightning came out the first Ford Electric pickup, it was p..."
Ford Expedition
"...mbly plant where they're building profitable Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigated because. Speaker 1: I'll te..."
Ford Maverick
"...uieting to think about here is that you can buy a Maverick hybrid today for the base model is twenty eight a..."
Honda Civic
"...y're you know, fifty five miles per gallon from a civic hybrid. Speaker 1: Yeah. Look, there's a big chun..."
Lancia Delta
"Speaker 1: I know, but. Speaker 3: Quite a delta there. Speaker 1: Yeah, no, it's a big delta. And..."
Ford Fourd Escape
"...h a plant that looked like the perfect timing the FOURD escape and uh there the Lincoln course Ara comes to the ..."
Ford Ranger
"...e they did. Speaker 4: Do you think over time the Ranger, Maverick, and new EV truck are all options? Spea..."
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