An electric car isn't nearly as eco-friendly as it sounds, if the electricity it runs on is generated from eco-unfriendly sources like natural gas or coal. Together, those fossil fuels currently provide roughly two-thirds of the country's energy.
Fortunately, Ford
SunPower systems will be available directly through Ford dealerships, which won't directly profit from the sales. Since SunPower currently only has 400 dealers, adding Ford's vast network of dealerships will greatly broaden the company's reach. Ford also now has an agreement with electronics retailer Best Buy
Ford is making strides to catch up with General Motors'
I think this deal is great for both Ford and SunPower, although weighted a little bit more in the latter's favor. SunPower gets to expand its distribution network substantially, and market directly to exactly the right crowd: eco-conscious early adopters who value alternative energy sources. Ford will benefit to the extent that it can boost Focus Electric sales by packaging the car with a complementary offering. This deal validates solar-powered electric cars' progress toward the mainstream, which should reward patient investors who are willing to stick it out for the long road to sustainability.
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