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Well... If you love or hate the front grille, well too bad. Its a trademark. And personally i love it.

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Or - just make EV's compete on a level playing field and not piss off 50% of Americans again.

It is not that hard. Build a better product at a competitive price. But sure, tell 1/2 the consumer base they are stupid really will help expand EV sales. Try to force them, they will only fight back.
To be fair, those of us of a certain age are stupider than we might have been as we spent our formative years breathing in lead - https://dupri.duke.edu/news-events/news/20th-century-lead-exposure-damaged-american-mental-health

I’m curious (not arguing, genuinely want to understand), I never felt like info about the environment and EVs was in any way telling me I’m stupid, just pointing out benefits of EVs and problems with burning fossil fuels. I can understand resistance to being told what to do, but ca you help me understand what happened that made people feel insulted? Maybe there’s stuff I didn’t see?
 
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Anyone else plan on buying one of these for their Scout?

 
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Anyone else plan on buying one of these for their Scout?

Interesting product. I have never thought about getting one, but I suppose it makes sense for some areas.
 
Anyone else plan on buying one of these for their Scout?

WTF is that? NO. Why would anyone buy one of those?

Even if someone was creeping around your car, you could always call the cops if you felt like you were endangered. The reality? How many times have you felt endangered unplugging your car or truck? Probably the same number of times you have felt endangered getting out of your car at a gas station, a restaurant or at a mall parking lot. Seriously. Come on!
 
WTF is that? NO. Why would anyone buy one of those?

Even if someone was creeping around your car, you could always call the cops if you felt like you were endangered. The reality? How many times have you felt endangered unplugging your car or truck? Probably the same number of times you have felt endangered getting out of your car at a gas station, a restaurant or at a mall parking lot. Seriously. Come on!
It’s really meant for the what if scenario. Like if you are charging in Trenton, Newark, Paterson, Camden. Where they don’t care, they just mug you.


But that’s what pocket knives are for, carry one in each area that’s reachable in my f150. I have at least 5 with arms reach.
 
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It’s really meant for the what if scenario. Like if you are charging in Trenton, Newark, Paterson, Camden. Where they don’t care, they just mug you.


But that’s what pocket knives are for, carry one in each area that’s reachable in my f150. I have at least 5 with arms reach.
I guess FUD sells? But how does your EV eject button work when your done charging and you wheel your groceries back to the car? When you need to use a restroom? When you eat at a restaurant? I have charged all along the Jersey Turnpike on my way to the mid-Atlantic and have never had a remotely threatening experience (that is not to take away from anyone that has), but if getting in or out of your car is an issue for anything (not just charging) then maybe you shouldn't go there in the first place. Also, let's be honest, most charging stations are intentionally situated in high traffic areas, usually with amenities nearby. Most are well lit and almost all could be considered seemingly safer destinations than a standalone gas station. Sure, be vigilant and use common sense. But this device looks like it was manufactured by the oil and gas lobby. 🫣