"I don't believe in electric cars", says Ferrari CEO
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wookieecrisp
Turbo Tüftler
Really? It was looking pretty good until the last line. "We really can't stand electric cars. Instead, we like hybrid cars." is basically what they're saying. 
Invest money, talent and expertise in Hydrogen power then try to convince me!
Human
You. The Road. Nothing else.
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And so is electric / battery not sustainable and very polluting - getting rid of used batteries is like getting rid of nuclear waste.
Hydrogen is by far the simplest, most abundant element in the universe and is highly reactive. It is colorless, nonpoisonous, odorless, tasteless, and not dangerous to breathe in the event of a leak. Hydrogen is unreactive except at high temperatures or when sparked by a catalyst. It is called “the forever fuel” because it never runs out and, when burned, produces no carbon dioxide emissions. Hydrogen can be extracted from a wide variety of renewable resources including hydroelectric, wind, solar power, and biomass as well as natural gas, nuclear power, and coal.
Containing three times more energy than gasoline, it is easy to see why hydrogen is used in buses located in Chicago and Reykjavik, Iceland. The hydrogen fuel cell produces fewer emissions and is twice as efficient as the current internal combustion engine, requiring no major retooling in the auto industry.
And so is electric / battery not sustainable and very polluting - getting rid of used batteries is like getting rid of nuclear waste.
Hydrogen is by far the simplest, most abundant element in the universe and is highly reactive. It is colorless, nonpoisonous, odorless, tasteless, and not dangerous to breathe in the event of a leak. Hydrogen is unreactive except at high temperatures or when sparked by a catalyst. It is called “the forever fuel” because it never runs out and, when burned, produces no carbon dioxide emissions. Hydrogen can be extracted from a wide variety of renewable resources including hydroelectric, wind, solar power, and biomass as well as natural gas, nuclear power, and coal.
Containing three times more energy than gasoline, it is easy to see why hydrogen is used in buses located in Chicago and Reykjavik, Iceland. The hydrogen fuel cell produces fewer emissions and is twice as efficient as the current internal combustion engine, requiring no major retooling in the auto industry.
Narylfiel
VW Bug Starter
If Ferrari went electric, it might as well get rid of the black stallion! But I find very clever that they are now dabbling in hybrid territory. More and more people who can/would buy a Ferrari and are in the limelight like to show an environmentally-friendly profile, so what better than a hybrid sportscar to ensure the sales?
Michael
Torque Titan
True. However, if Ferrari goes electric, like the CEO says the won't, will it still be a Ferrari? What has made Ferrari Ferrari over the years has been their engines, for the most part alongside their beautiful designs. The stallions are known for their engines, however little reliable they are.
I just wonder, is it still a Ferrari if it is goes hybrid or electric?
Giannis
Staff member
Oh that question...
What has made BMW BMW over the years? RWD and righ-revving N/A engines?
What has made Audi Audi over the years?
What has made Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo over the years?
It's a very relevant question in a world that constantly changes. In a world that constantly changes towards the worst possible outcome, according to automotive enthusiasts, or towards a very bright future, according to politicians.
Sadly, nowadays a Ferrari can be anything it wants, as far as it is executed in a better way than the others...
Narylfiel
VW Bug Starter
I've always been unconditionally in love with Ferrari and so I seriously doubt it would still be a Ferrari. It would have to be a pretty amazing car to be able to bear the name and the history that goes with it, and unfortunately the current technology doesn't make me hopeful at all... It would grieve me to see a Ferrari that can't do more that 100 kph. Besides, how ridiculous would a plugged Ferrari look, charging in the middle of nowhere? And frankly, if it were my car, I'd probably cry my heart out!
Michael
Torque Titan
Funny you responded with that. I was thinking the same thing and totally agree. As I was asking the question, I was thinking about all of the changes that have occurred int he industry. As a whole, however, MB, Audi, BMW, etc., are very much alike. Ferrari, though, is on a different level, but not sure what that level is since other companies are there too, e.g., Lambo, Porsche, etc.
That is how I feel as well. I just feel that Ferrari is that brut strength of engines and screaming and gas sucked in, etc.
Well said. Totally in agreement. Glad to see people expressing it openly here. My frustration with BMW "selling out" to cut costs and to ensure maximum profits by making it the future Toyota of mass produced luxury cars got me banned from another site.
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