Clickbait title. So here is the summary (Generated by GPT): The article discusses the growing concern regarding the increasing size and weight of batteries in

Clickbait title. So here is the summary (Generated by GPT): The article discusses the growing concern regarding the increasing size and weight of batteries in electric vehicles (EVs). Ford CEO Jim Farley expressed confusion over the industry's trend of producing EVs with ever-larger batteries to achieve longer ranges, with some models offering up to 500 miles of range. He pointed out that these batteries are very large There is a growing trend among US automakers to use large batteries to power equally large EVs, particularly electric trucks. The rationale seems to be that electrifying popular pickup trucks would make it easier to sell EVs to the truck-loving American market. However, these big trucks require big batteries to provide the range that potential buyers might expect The article provides examples of this trend: the Rivian R1T truck and R1S SUV use batteries as large as 135kWh, and the Hummer EV’s 212kWh battery is heavier than a Honda Civic. The forthcoming Silverado EV from Chevy, boasting a range of 450 miles, is powered by a 200kWh Ultium battery. The Ram 1500 REV offers an option for a 229kWh battery aiming for a range of 500 miles The author argues that this trend is not sustainable, citing several reasons. Firstly, the process of mining, refining, and manufacturing of EV batteries has significant environmental impacts. Secondly, EVs are generally heavier than their internal combustion engine counterparts, leading to increased non-exhaust emissions from sources like rubber tires, road dust, and brakes. Heavier vehicles also pose a higher safety risk when they collide with pedestrians or cyclists due to their larger size and mass Farley's main concern with the size of batteries appears to be the cost, as larger batteries are more expensive to produce and can impact profit margins. He has suggested that the industry needs to focus on the efficiency of batteries relative to their size and range Even though Ford has contributed to this trend with its F-150 Lightning extended range version, which uses a 1,800-pound, 131kWh battery, the author of the article expresses hope that Farley's realization might result in smaller, more efficient batteries in future Ford EVs