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[R1TVT]

I expect the Scout will be available with a full camera package and possibly even a panic button.

Yes. I think modern EV's come well-equipped with a ton of additional safety features (built right in). I'm guessing a lot of gas station surveillance doesn't always operate properly, and the help, well, not always helpful. If you leave your truck to charge at a DCFC, many sentry features (in my case "gear guard) allow remote access to the cameras through the app. You have automated recording. You can sound your alarm from the app. you can turn lights on around the truck remotely with lock and un-lock features. You can configure lights to stay on when locking or unlocking, etc. and you will most likely always have your smartphone with you too. This is a good point.

Given I live and spend time in areas that are fairly anti-EV's (mostly because they are anti-liberal) - I would not mind having a good set of cameras and cloud storage. Vandalism is probably my larger concern however.

Interesting - there are many conservatives where I live that also drive EV's. You could argue that owning an EV is more fiscally conservative in the long run (and better for the environment). You could be more energy independent by adding solar and charging at home. If you are an outdoorsperson that wants clean air, water etc. an EV is the best choice.

 

[THil08]

BMW Might Put Gas Engines In Its Big EVs: Report

https://insideevs.com/news/780064/bmw-evs-with-gas-engines-erev-report-i7-ix5/

They finally listened to us mechanics, when they asked about EREVs

 

[Chuckles]

The Lightship AE.1 Camping Trailer Wants to Solve EV Towing​

The Lightship AE.1 Camping Trailer Wants to Solve EV Towing

A telescoping roof solves aero issues while a battery and motor ease the load on your truck or SUV.

www.motortrend.com

 

[6-ScoutFamily]

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Interesting - there are many conservatives where I live that also drive EV's. You could argue that owning an EV is more fiscally conservative in the long run (and better for the environment). You could be more energy independent by adding solar and charging at home. If you are an outdoorsperson that wants clean air, water etc. an EV is the best choice.

Hard to argue with this. And the violence problem is not a Liberal/Conservative issue, it’s a soul problem.

 

[Jamie@ScoutMotors]

New article for the Scout Design

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/11/s...pickup-design-with-only-a-few-subtle-changes/

I don't know why Car Scoops thinks the vehicles we brought to LA Auto Show are closer to production examples. They are the same vehicles with different paint and new accessories.

I've seen the current production mockups, and most people would be hard-pressed to spot very many differences. But we haven't shown anything publicly.

 

[cyure]

I don't know why Car Scoops thinks the vehicles we brought to LA Auto Show are closer to production examples. They are the same vehicles with different paint and new accessories.

I've seen the current production mockups, and most people would be hard-pressed to spot very many differences. But we haven't shown anything publicly.

Thanks Jamie for the clarification.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I don't know why Car Scoops thinks the vehicles we brought to LA Auto Show are closer to production examples. They are the same vehicles with different paint and new accessories.

I've seen the current production mockups, and most people would be hard-pressed to spot very many differences. But we haven't shown anything publicly.

Wait.
I thought @J Alynn had one in his garage for a few weeks for testing?!

 

[cyure]

Wait.
I thought @J Alynn had one in his garage for a few weeks for testing?!

Shhh it’s a secret.

 

[TigerEyeJazz]

I don't know why Car Scoops thinks the vehicles we brought to LA Auto Show are closer to production examples. They are the same vehicles with different paint and new accessories.

I've seen the current production mockups, and most people would be hard-pressed to spot very many differences. But we haven't shown anything publicly.

Thank you Jamie I appreciate the clarification.

 

[THil08]

I don't know why Car Scoops thinks the vehicles we brought to LA Auto Show are closer to production examples. They are the same vehicles with different paint and new accessories.

I've seen the current production mockups, and most people would be hard-pressed to spot very many differences. But we haven't shown anything publicly.

That’s good to hear.

 

[J Alynn]

I don't know why Car Scoops thinks the vehicles we brought to LA Auto Show are closer to production examples. They are the same vehicles with different paint and new accessories.

I've seen the current production mockups, and most people would be hard-pressed to spot very many differences. But we haven't shown anything publicly.

Why not? . Happy Friday is just around the corner so good a time as any to show us the goods
BTW @Jamie@ScoutMotors and everyone-happy Thanksgiving

 

[THil08]

Why not? . Happy Friday is just around the corner so good a time as any to show us the goods
BTW @Jamie@ScoutMotors and everyone-happy Thanksgiving

I agree!

It can’t hurt to show us if we wouldn’t be able to tell.

 

[cyure]

I didn’t know this existed.

https://insideevs.com/news/780085/1920-milburn-electric-pov-drive/

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I didn’t know this existed.

https://insideevs.com/news/780085/1920-milburn-electric-pov-drive/

That particular brand or EVs from the 1900s-1930s?

They were more popular than internal combustion in the early 20th century. But lead-acid batteries weren’t conducive to longer-distances.

One of my low-on-the-list projects is that I want to hide my modern charger in a replica from the 1920s.

Amazing Photos of the First Electric Cars From the 1890s

Introduced more than 100 years ago, electric cars are seeing a rise in popularity today for many of the same reasons they were first popular...

www.vintag.es

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

Not a huge fan of the sexism, but the rest of this advertisement from the 1910s rings just as true today.

 

[cyure]

Not a huge fan of the sexism, but the rest of this advertisement from the 1910s rings just as true today.

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It sure does! As a wife, I can’t wait to drive around in my electric!

 

[J Alynn]

That particular brand or EVs from the 1900s-1930s?

They were more popular than internal combustion in the early 20th century. But lead-acid batteries weren’t conducive to longer-distances.

One of my low-on-the-list projects is that I want to hide my modern charger in a replica from the 1920s.

Amazing Photos of the First Electric Cars From the 1890s

Introduced more than 100 years ago, electric cars are seeing a rise in popularity today for many of the same reasons they were first popular...

www.vintag.es

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If and when-share pics, that would be awesome!

 

[J Alynn]

Not a huge fan of the sexism, but the rest of this advertisement from the 1910s rings just as true today.

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Good to know even a woman can drive a car

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

If and when-share pics, that would be awesome!

I still need another year of slowly finishing and cleaning up the workshop before I can even begin to contemplate such a project.

 

[THil08]

A Small Rivian R1T Dent Just Cost More Than a New Car — Here's Why

A Rivian R1T owner recently learned just how expensive repairs can get on these electric pickup trucks. After an employee accidentally backed into their R1T and dented the rear quarter panel, the owner was hit with a staggering $22,000 repair bill—a cost their insurance company initially ...

currently.att.yahoo.com

This is crazy