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[speedrye]

If SM can follow through with their stated goal of 80% owner serviceability I see that as a powerful marketing tool once production begins.

More importantly, I think it'll ultimately help brand prestige. High repair costs are what kill resale value on brands like BMW, Maserati, etc.
Create a desirable vehicle that's both reliable and affordable to maintain, and your brand will be worth more. I don't have much of a problem buying a $60k vehicle if it'll have good resale in 10 years, but I will NOT buy one that'll tank in value like some of the aforementioned brands. Obviously, this will be a bit of a gamble with Scout, so the devil will be in the details as we get closer to launch.

 

[jasdeep27b]

In a Major Reversal, Ford F-150 Lightning EV Will Get a Gas Engine​

700-mile EREV Lightning is coming

The Ford F-150 Lightning As We Know It Is Dead, but the Truck Will Be Back . . . as a Plug-In Hybrid

Ford is completely changing its electrification strategy, with the next Lightning featuring a plug-in hybrid setup where a gas engine adds juice to the battery.

www.caranddriver.com

See this was already posted. CNBC picked up the article today. 700 miles!

 

[THil08]

See this was already posted. CNBC picked up the article today. 700 miles!

not very efficient though, they are using a larger gasoline engine

 

[jasdeep27b]

not very efficient though, they are using a larger gasoline engine

Fair point, will be great to compare specs on both vehicles when they get released!

 

[cyure]

See this was already posted. CNBC picked up the article today. 700 miles!

To get 700 miles you need a big battery and big engine I would imagine. How much is this thing gonna cost??

 

[cyure]

Since we are talking about Ford, here’s an article about how it’s opened up an opportunity for Rivian.

https://riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-has-a-huge-opportunity-to-build-the-electric-work-truck-ford-walked-away-from/

 

[THil08]

Since we are talking about Ford, here’s an article about how it’s opened up an opportunity for Rivian.

https://riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-has-a-huge-opportunity-to-build-the-electric-work-truck-ford-walked-away-from/

has it though? all I know is Rivian stock is crashing fast. they are gonna be a done deal if this finance report on the 12th comes back bad.

 

[cyure]

Scout in the news.

‘700 miles of range’: What Ford and Ram replaced their EV pickups with

Automakers seeing US EV demand fall short expectations try out a new kind of vehicle--an extended range EV--that critics say is a hybrid with a different name

cnb.cx

 

[speedrye]

has it though? all I know is Rivian stock is crashing fast. they are gonna be a done deal if this finance report on the 12th comes back bad.

Makes me wonder where they'd be if they'd targeted the blue collar work truck/work van crowd more up front instead of pursuing the luxury market.

 

[chucchinchilla]

R2

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IMO the R2D2 wrap is previewing future available colors. People have spotted one with what looks like Canyon Red highlights, Compass Yellow, and here this bright blue color. Back at the San Jose reveal on 04/24 I talked to Rivian folks about colors. At the time they expected a somewhat simplified color palette given it's a higher volume product but admitted it will have a "signature" color. This could possibly be it. Either way, let's use Gemini to see what it could look like fully painted in that blue.

 

[robothero]

I will say I like the Rivian Blue, but that one is a bit too bright for me

 

[THil08]

Makes me wonder where they'd be if they'd targeted the blue collar work truck/work van crowd more up front instead of pursuing the luxury market.

probably better off then they are now.

 

[LastDayScout]

Edit. What I posted was about the Travelall, not the Electrall.

The Travelall trademark is available.
The Electrall name doesn’t appear to ever have been trademarked.

Both should be snapped up by Scout immediately!

 

[robothero]

I'd say that Rivian's stock price has been pretty stable for a bit now, its just really low compared to where they started. R2 would hopefully reverse that.

 

[chucchinchilla]

I will say I like the Rivian Blue, but that one is a bit too bright for me

I think this blue looks good for those who want to stand out, but I'm like you and more partial to Rivian Blue because it reminds me of a Porsche 356 color called Oslo Blue. RJ grew up restoring 356's so I have a theory Rivian Blue was directly inspired by the Porsche color.

 

[LastDayScout]

I think CaseIH still owns it. I believe its a part on their bailers.

I couldn't find it associated with Case IH, or any company currently. Balers roll up hay, bailers get you out of jail . Fun fact about your latest avatar Uncle Baby Billy, Walton Goggins was my neighbor for a little bit while he was in Charleston filming Righteous Gemstones. I see Danny McBride frequently around town.

 

[THil08]

I'd say that Rivian's stock price has been pretty stable for a bit now, its just really low compared to where they started. R2 would hopefully reverse that.

my stock was bought at 19.50. then it drops to 14.12. soooo stable. stable stock to me is growing or staying at base line. not dropping 5 dollars.

 

[robothero]

I think this blue looks good for those who want to stand out, but I'm like you and more partial to Rivian Blue because it reminds me of a Porsche 356 color called Oslo Blue. RJ grew up restoring 356's so I have a theory Rivian Blue was directly inspired by the Porsche color.

Both the Rivian and Bronco have similar blues (I think the bronco is Azure?) and I really love both of them, would jump all over it if something similar ended up on a Scout.

 

[THil08]

I couldn't find it associated with Case IH, or any company currently. Balers roll up hay, bailers get you out of jail . Fun fact about your latest avatar Uncle Baby Billy, Walton Goggins was my neighbor for a little bit while he was in Charleston filming Righteous Gemstones. I see Danny McBride frequently around town.

no way!!!! UNCLE BABY BILLY! that must have been crazy those two are never up to anything good. I watched teh vice principals after gemstones. they are hilarious together


i didnt even notice i missed spelled baler. lol.

 

[LastDayScout]

no way!!!! UNCLE BABY BILLY! that must have been crazy those two are never up to anything good.


i didnt even notice i missed spelled baler. lol.

He and my son are on first name basis. Too funny.