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Maybe it's time to end social media.

Europe modified their 2035 end of gasoline engines a bit.

It's not killing the narrative, it's reality, modifying the trajectory.
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I had the same takeaway. His rant was a bit too extreme.

Do you know what Ford is doing with their batteries for the EVs? I'll give you three guesses, but I'll bet you only need 1.
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Leisher wrote: Tue Dec 16, 2025 10:13 pm Do you know what Ford is doing with their batteries for the EVs? I'll give you three guesses, but I'll bet you only need 1.
I think I read that they were building energy storage batteries? A good business right now, honestly.
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They're repurposing those batteries for data centers.

They will do some consumer level ones, but mostly, they'll be heading to assist with AI.
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Leisher wrote: Wed Dec 17, 2025 9:08 am They're repurposing those batteries for data centers.
So... yes. Energy storage.
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Well, energy storage is what batteries do...

I meant to ask for their specific usage. I'll give you half credit!
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Leisher wrote: Wed Dec 17, 2025 9:50 am Well, energy storage is what batteries do...

I meant to ask for their specific usage. I'll give you half credit!
Eh, I'll take it :) I thought may it was data center-centric. That's the easiest, gets them online more easily.
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I was surprised to hear they're going to send some the consumer way. Imagine having a battery backup under your desk that was originally going to be in an F150.
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