I do not agree Dog,
If Peter and Doug have aligned relationships with folks who have facilities that are currently idle and those same folks have agreed that, if the "Verde" is a Huge Success, and back orders for the Verde actually do materialize, then those folks are their to support them.
It is all about having a sound business plan. OK the Factory Five relationship flopped along with a couple of others, but Doug Pelmears Engine making the World's first 110 MPGe SuperCar a potential reality does not make it speculation if you sit in Doug's and or Peter's shoes. You Just Need to Make It Happen!