1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Ford Implements Strategies to Lower Cost of Hybrids

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Rybold, Apr 26, 2011.

  1. WE0H

    WE0H Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 25, 2010
    3,247
    527
    0
    Location:
    Minnesota
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    I think it is great that Ford can sell Hybrids at no more than typical gas driven vehicle prices. I hope all the automakers can do this eventually and screw those oil companies :)

    Mike
     
  2. Corwyn

    Corwyn Energy Curmudgeon

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2011
    2,171
    659
    23
    Location:
    Maine
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    II
    So it seems to me that Ford is saying, "we will do it cheaper by doing it ourselves." Are they really in a position where they can build a part cheaper than someone already making it, by making their own factory, doing their own research, develop their own expertise, etc.?
     
  3. billnchristy

    billnchristy Active Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2009
    924
    123
    11
    Location:
    GA
    Vehicle:
    2016 Chevy Volt
    Model:
    N/A
    I suppose only time will tell. I like that they are doing it in the US. I have had no issues thus far with my Mexican Fiesta (fitting eh?) but would much rather see tech items made here.