That was my internal response to this article, that I have been an advocate of this for years. The annoying thing is when a friend would say something like "well what happens if you get a damaged battery, huh??" As if they don't understand standardization and how the system would work (that it would be just some guy…

THIS. EXACTLY.

I can see how at the time the looks of the car seemed better. It indeed has sleeker lines whiles still keeping a distinctly Mercedes front end.

Our Ford, who art in Dearborn,
Hallowed be thy tailgate.
Thy King-Kong size, thy hill be climbed,
On earth, as it is on asphalt.
Give us this day our dually diesel,
And forgive us our hybrids,
As we forgive those who drive Tundras and Titans.
And lead us not into a speed trap,
But deliver us from Kansas City Assembly,
Amen.