"Most importantly, the engine needs ... exhaust lines to prevent fumes from entering the cabin."
Yeah, I'd say that's pretty important. LOL
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Yeah, I'd say that's pretty important. LOL
Ditto
Plus I would add the following "and, on second thought, actually teaches Scout nothing..."
And on third thought… “looks absolutely stupid next to Scout”
I thought this was fascinating. It’s a video tour through the GM plant producing EV’s. I assume Scout assembly will be similar. I found the paint booth particularly interesting.
I recalled that as well but I shall read onHmmm, now something isn’t making sense. The two we know about are going to be in New York on the 3rd.
@Jamie@ScoutMotors can we please get clarification on this.
Now it’s my understanding there was that Traveler buck at that SC minor league baseball stadium. Maybe that’s it.
2027 BMW X5/iX5
The 2027 BMW X5 Enters a Neue Era That Introduces a Never-Before-Available Powertrain with the iX5
The fifth-generation X5 adopts BMW's newest design language and is available as the iX5 EV for the first time.
The front of the X5, in smilies: 
Well that’s something.The front of the X5, in smilies:
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Those headlights look super close to the X.com logo, & Elmo isn't afraid to sue people. I don't know how legally defensible single-letter logos are though?The front of the X5, in smilies:
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Mercedes is starting to put their 3-pointed star in their headlights, and now BMW puts an X. Their designers must talk!The front of the X5, in smilies:
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It's giving "buck teeth"
I like the MB star more than the BMW X in the headlights...
Just saw this. I like it better than the ix3 and the sedan but still don’t love the new bmw direction as looks go2027 BMW X5/iX5
The 2027 BMW X5 Enters a Neue Era That Introduces a Never-Before-Available Powertrain with the iX5
The fifth-generation X5 adopts BMW's newest design language and is available as the iX5 EV for the first time.www.caranddriver.com
More on Slate:
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The lede:
"The $24,950 Slate Truck—already the most affordable electric vehicle in America and the most affordable new truck of any kind—just got meaningfully better. Range is up 37 percent over what was initially announced to an estimated 205 miles. Payload has climbed to 1,550 pounds. Tow rating hits 2,000 pounds, enough to haul a pair of jet skis. First deliveries are expected in Q4 2026. You can preorder it now at Slate.auto for $300. If you already dropped $50 on a reservation, it’s only $250 more to convert. More than 180,000 people are ahead of you in line."
No Touchscreen, Crank Windows, and a $24,950 Price Tag: Inside the Radical New EV Truck
The $24,950 Slate has crank windows, no touchscreen, and over 180,000 eager buyers in line. After a spin in the prototype, we find out if this stripped-down, ultra-simple electric vehicle can actually deliver.
The lede:
"The $24,950 Slate Truck—already the most affordable electric vehicle in America and the most affordable new truck of any kind—just got meaningfully better. Range is up 37 percent over what was initially announced to an estimated 205 miles. Payload has climbed to 1,550 pounds. Tow rating hits 2,000 pounds, enough to haul a pair of jet skis. First deliveries are expected in Q4 2026. You can preorder it now at Slate.auto for $300. If you already dropped $50 on a reservation, it’s only $250 more to convert. More than 180,000 people are ahead of you in line."
Adding a bit more here.2027 BMW X5/iX5
The 2027 BMW X5 Enters a Neue Era That Introduces a Never-Before-Available Powertrain with the iX5
The fifth-generation X5 adopts BMW's newest design language and is available as the iX5 EV for the first time.
Its got some seriously impressive stats.
144kwh usable battery pack size, 435 mile EPA range, peak charging rate of 460kw, and 10-80% charge time of 22 minutes.
For reference, here is my Hyundai Ioniq 9.
106kwh usable battery pack size, 320 mile EPA range, peak charging rate of ~235kw, and 10-80% charge time of 24 minutes.
The BMW has a bigger battery than an F150 lightning, in a vehicle that is smaller, and more efficient. That sort of battery size/range, even with the same-ish charging speed of my Ioniq 9 now, would be a game changer.
I actually am starting to worry a bit about the 350 mile range of the Scouts, and if it will be as competitive as it needs when the time comes.
Then I remember the Jeep recon and its 222 mile range
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