The Aviator and Model X are
The Aviator and Model X are not direct competitors. The Model X is an AWD performance minivan. SUVs and CUVs (crossover utility vehicles) can carry things on their roof :) That's where the Utility part comes in. Minivans are egg-shaped people carriers with odd side doors. I respect your opinions on EVs and you are a step ahead of me in their adoption, but I don't understand the "Should be offering a BEV" thing. Nobody has ever shown the world a profitable BEV. The time will come, I hope. But the current battery technology is too limiting, too expensive, and to restricted for it to work today. PHEVs work now. Ford's electric motor sandwiched between the trans and engine is simple and cost-effective. The battery-pack is paid for by ZEV credits and consumer-facing tax credits. Ford will have BEVs when they can be produced profitably. Just like every automaker. For now, it offers owners a CUV that can also take them work or around town with zero local emissions. Like Volts, it means the family doesn't have to buy two cars. I enjoy and respect your counterpoints, so please keep them coming!