Exploring Ford's acquisition of startup AMP for their Skunkworks program, aiming to develop affordable EV technology. Discussions on Ford's plans for $25,000 electric vehicles, comparisons with Tesla, and the importance of commercial vehicle platforms. Analysis of Chinese competition, U.S. market strategies, and the complexities of market dominance and autonomous vehicles.
Ed's recent misadventure renting an electric car prompts the gang to share similar experiences, and consider what they might mean for EV adoption. Plus: discussion of Ford's new affordable EV skunkworks, Cruise's CPUC penalty hearing and Waymo's cyclist collision in San Francisco.