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发帖数: 1491 | 1 Q: What’s the coolest thing about the new Ford Mustang Mach-E? Any cool
features?
Answer:
Oh jeesh, personally I’m really taken with the design but I’d have to say
the new Sync system is a standout, which is the infotainment system. The
tactile knob and 15.5” screen is really wonderful, and the system itself is
I think going to be the best in the industry. The processor and memory for
it allows it to run so fluidly and be futureproofed, and the GUI is just top
notch, allowing you so both use the in-car system and Andoid/Apple CarPlay.
This is nice because I know most people usually have to choose between
systems whereas now you can split the screen in half and have the best of
both worlds.
Another one that hasn’t gotten talked about much yet and is really going to
set the vehicle apart is just behind the steering wheel. If you look
closely, you’ll see the facial monitoring camera (not in a creepy way,
stays in the vehicle) which allows future ‘autopilot’ features to be
enabled without holding the wheel like in a Tesla. It’s actually really
nice because it allows a much more natural experience and you can rest your
arms.
Q: Will those hand free features be released for free over the air? I've sen
that they're being released OTA, but haven't seen a confirmation that it
will be free.
Answer:
This one Still forthcoming, sorry. Suffice to say it will be an analogous
situation to the Tesla ownership experience.
Q: Is there currently any plans or information (that you can talk about
without violating nda's haha) on the OTA updates? Also what are you thoughts
in general on OTA updates?
Answer:
OTA was a massive push for this vehicle. It's going to be amazing. Every
single piece and module of this car is connected and talking, both to each
other and to your infotainment.
What this allows is for a dramatic improvement to the ownership experience
because we can diagnose problems before things break, tell you about them,
or maybe even fix them with a patch without you having to go to the dealer.
We also of course have loads of features that will come down the pipes. Self
driving capabilities etc are big ones.
Q: Does the Mach-E come pre equipped with level 2-3 driver assistance
hardware as standard? Also with potential ota updates, can the Mach-E have
granular ability to updates of firmware of car subsystems ( like power/
braking curves)without a dealer visit?
Answer:
This one I’m not as qualified to answer, but to my understanding all DAT (
driver assistance tech) hardware is completely standard. Cameras, radars,
ultrasonics, etc. On our website our Ford Copilot 360 2.0 is completely
standard, with some additional features like auto park available as optional
upgrades on our lowest trim.
As for OTA, we will be upgrading the vehicle constantly, with a lot of
capabilities being added to from launch. All modules and infotainment are
upgradable in the same way that Tesla owners have come to expect.
You're getting a lot for your money with a Mach-E is all I'll say. It's an
astounding value, incredibly feature-complete, and the incentives/rebates
available for it make it astonishing in EV states. It's something to
seriously consider if you're going to be buying in a few months.
Q: Two more battery-related questions:
What battery capacity is reserved on the Mach-E? Is it 80% usable? 90%
usable? Or, is that still being determined?
Is the DCFC rate ever going to be increased or is the 150kW max based on
wiring sizes?
Answer:
Oh man if there wasn't a question that I was less allowed to answer. Suffice
to say that Tesla is famous for and even previously sued for advertising
too much usable capacity. We are MUCH more conservative than that. We're
still calibrating and figuring it our for a few more months.
And, to answer the second without answering the second, do you really think
that anyone would put that much extra copper wire in a car to support 350kW
and not use it? DCFC rates destroy batteries, and Tesla is pretty much the
only vehicle OEM that has as much parallel cell structure to avoid
catastrophic damage from DCFC rates like that. | c*****r
发帖数: 1491 | 2 Q: Do you think it's safe for drivers to look at their phones while driving?
If your answer is no then why should a car come with a screen with no
ability to change climate or other controls without looking at said screen.
Answer:
No. Our vehicle is the first to offer a driver-console screen in front of
the wheel so that they do not have to avert their gaze, and also has
complete voice controls and a full-featured steering wheel compared to our
competitors. When you place your phone on the charging pad, we actually lock
out its controls.
Moreover, we're also the first to have a tactile control built into our
screen so you don't have to look off the road to adjust things. Shift dial,
and other physical essential controls are also still present.
You can change any parameter in the Mach-E, including climate, either via
steering wheel, tactile wheel, or preferably voice.
Q: Why is the mustang interior so cheesy with the low quality plastic? Been
that way for years, awesome body, barbie jeep interior.
Answer:
Oh man, the Mach-E interior is probably the nicest interior we offer outside
of Lincoln, it's jaw-dropping..
Definitely the nicest interior ever offered in a mustang. The quality is
insane in this vehicle, people really went the extra mile to design it and
the buyers are going to feel the value. Which I understand sounds like
marketing but I assure you I'm saying this as someone with very high
standards and no relationship to the interiors department.
Q: Would you choose the the Mach e over Tesla's current lineup?
Answer:
I would, they're a lot more economical for most models especially with
incentives, and I think that the design is much more human and engaging. I'
ve ridden in Tesla's and while the battery tech is great, I really think
that most people don't use the superchargers that often and that the vehicle
itself is rather unappealing and unpleasant to spend time in. Feels
impersonal. I don't feel that way about the Mach-E, and not just because I
designed it. Run some numbers, just from a price standpoint alone the fact
that we qualify for more state/federal incentives puts us thousands below.&#
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Q: Is there anything unannounced for the Mach-E that you think will surprise
customers?
Answer:
The OTA is really going to bring some special things. Stay tuned! | c*****r
发帖数: 1491 | 3 Q: Why would I want to trade in my performance model 3 for one of these? All
the stuff I’m hearing about being so innovative is stuff tesla has already
pioneered.
Answer:
I think if the vehicle registers personally with you, then the powertrain is
comparable enough and the incentives are stellar. I'd get inside one and
see how it feels.
Really, the vehicle has such a soul and some standout features over Tesla,
just some nice quality of life improvements. The vehicle is really emotional
too, you just feel good inside the car and it feels like it's yours.
Some examples of features are the interior quality, driver-centered console
screen, facial recognition for 'autopilot' instead of hands on the wheel,
heated steering wheel, rear braking assist, etc.
Q: Thanks for doing this! I know that the Mustang Mach E has three different
drive modes. I've been curious if there is an individual mode where I can
have the benefits of Unbridled but have the acceleration sound turned off?
Also if you've driven a Model 3, how would you compare the B&O system in the
Mach E to the Tesla Premium Sound System?
Answer:
The acceleration sound can be turned off individually!
The B&O system is really awesome, I would say the positioning of the
speakers was done really well. The one in the dash just blows you away, it's
a big sub. Ford was one of the pioneers with high quality sound systems so
we've got a lot of experience with it, this one is amazing. Mustangs have
always had a special team dedicated to making high end sound packages and
the same one worked on this, except it's on all trims above the base!
Edit: Didn't really answer your question, I think that this one has a bit
more color to it than the Tesla one, the Tesla one has a really flat
response (like a monitor), whereas ours has some bright sound and a strong
bass. The locations of the speakers also makes it feel really immersive and
all around you compared to the 3, I felt like I could tell right what
speakers were pointing at me. | c*****r
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发帖数: 1491 | 5 Q: How is it that Tesla got so far ahead of everyone in developing EV
technology? How much of an advantage is Tesla’s Supercharger network?
Answer:
Honestly they design everything in-house and had a startup atmosphere with
no ICE vehicles to distract them. Plus they acquire and hire some of the
best experts out there.
The network is a great advantage for owners, but the CCS network is
expanding rapidly, and you can take any major highway in the country now
with DCFC alone today. I think the benefits will sharply decline, and turn
into a negative eventually - there will eventually be far more CCS cars than
Tesla, unless they think they're going to be the size of +12 historic OEMs
combined. |
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