Ford working on electric van in case staff needs to live in a van down by the river

In a move that has investors scratching their heads and employees checking their resumes, Ford has announced that they are developing an electric van, just in case their staff needs to live in them, down by the river.

This news comes in the wake of several recalls of Ford's F150 Lightning electric truck, which have left investors worried that the company is burning through cash with no end in sight. Gas vehicle sales are also plummeting, leaving Ford struggling to find its footing in the ever-changing automotive landscape.

Jim Farley, CEO of Ford, has made a statement that has both amused and alarmed the public: "We need to focus on developing a next-generation electric van because our employees may need to all go live in a van down by the river." While some have dismissed this as a joke, others fear that the situation at Ford may be more dire than they had imagined.

With Tesla dominating the electric vehicle market, Ford is struggling to keep up. The company's recent troubles have left investors feeling uncertain about the future, with many wondering if it's time to jump ship before it's too late.

Adding a quote from Mike Levine, Ford's North America Product Communications director, it seems that the company is not the only one concerned about the impact of Tesla on Ford's sales. "We know that with the Cybertruck on the way, our bread and butter, the F150, will be decimated in sales. We're already seeing the impact, and we're not taking it lightly," said Levine. "That's why I'm already preparing my customized van for down by the river. I figure it's better to be safe than sorry."

"We're really excited about the electric van," says a Ford spokesperson, "it's the perfect solution for anyone who needs to live in a van down by the river. And let's face it, with the way things are going, that might not be such a bad idea."

The electric van is still in development, but Ford is confident that it will be a game-changer for the company. Whether or not it will be enough to save them from their current woes remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: Ford is all in on the electric van, and it might not be long before we see a fleet of electric vans parked along the riverbank, with Ford employees huddled inside, sipping on instant coffee and wondering where it all went wrong. 

This news also comes on the heels of recent chatter that Elon Musk plans to start a new home subdivision in Austin. With Tesla already leading the pack in electric vehicle production, could this be yet another play for Ford to compete with Musk? Some industry experts speculate that Ford may be looking to do the same with small housing, using the electric van as a mobile home. While it remains to be seen how this will all play out, one thing is clear: in the race for innovation and survival, no idea seems too far-fetched.