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[Mousehunter]

Scout maybe 4 years into development, but then have yet to announce they are behind their original schedule. On the unveiling day - they said that production vehicles would start rolling off the line at the end of 2027 and be going to consumers shortly afterwards. The only update we have heard is that they are targeting consumers in early 2028 - which is inline with late 2027 production.

While there are probably countless milestones, the real one I am hoping for is the first production line test vehicles - which last published is still on track for later this year.

 

[cyure]

This is a joke right?

 

[apex96]

This is a joke right?

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If real, it's made for the AU market. Collisions with large animals is a common occurrence over there. This is likely intend for those that live in some of the bush regions or have to traverse the continent frequently.

 

[oldgeeksguide]

If real, it's made for the AU market. Collisions with large animals is a common occurrence over there. This is likely intend for those that live in some of the bush regions or have to traverse the continent frequently.

“Roo-bar”

 

[THil08]

Very similar to the Roo Badge VW made.

 

[Chuckles]

2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Is a New Kind of SUV That Starts Around $37,000

Nissan finally brings its e-Power series-hybrid powertrain to America and says it expects up to 38 mpg combined.

www.caranddriver.com

Rogue series hybrid. Offers one pedal driving. 1.67 kilowatt-hour battery. No plugging in. 3-cylinder engine can bypass batteries and directly power the motors. The engine supposedly has 42% thermal efficiency.

 

[cyure]

R4! What’s that going to look like?

Rivian R3 and R4 Will Cost Less Than R2, RJ Scaringe Says

RJ Scaringe says Rivian's R3 will be materially cheaper than R2, with R4 dropping prices even further. Here's what he told The New York Times.

riviantrackr.com

 

[J Alynn]

2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Is a New Kind of SUV That Starts Around $37,000

Nissan finally brings its e-Power series-hybrid powertrain to America and says it expects up to 38 mpg combined.

www.caranddriver.com

Rogue series hybrid. Offers one pedal driving. 1.67 kilowatt-hour battery. No plugging in. 3-cylinder engine can bypass batteries and directly power the motors. The engine supposedly has 42% thermal efficiency.

Good band aid approach to convert buyers to EV as it will pick up again in a couple of years

 

[J Alynn]

R4! What’s that going to look like?

Rivian R3 and R4 Will Cost Less Than R2, RJ Scaringe Says

RJ Scaringe says Rivian's R3 will be materially cheaper than R2, with R4 dropping prices even further. Here's what he told The New York Times.

riviantrackr.com

No idea but kind of sounds like a cut to quality in a way. Or lower margins but how much savings can they really negotiate when you compare against SM leveraging power with VW with much larger supply/use opportunities?

 

[Chuckles]

Good band aid approach to convert buyers to EV as it will pick up again in a couple of years

Biggest selling points are no suck-ass CVT or awful variable compression engine from the regular Rogue.

 

[J Alynn]

Biggest selling points are no suck-ass CVT or awful variable compression engine from the regular Rogue.

That was always Nissans Achilles heal. Love my old pathfinder but the couple sedans we had didn’t love the CVT but at least they used timing chains. We almost bought a Murano years ago and considered the Armada but the CVT in the Murano and the absolute gas guzzler of the Armada just killed both for us.

 

[speedrye]

U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Require AM Radio in All New Cars

Congress is one step closer to forcing automakers to retain the old-school radio band, despite industry objections and EV interference concerns.

www.roadandtrack.com

Curious to see where this goes and how EV makers get around the interference issues.

 

[J Alynn]

U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Require AM Radio in All New Cars

Congress is one step closer to forcing automakers to retain the old-school radio band, despite industry objections and EV interference concerns.

www.roadandtrack.com

Curious to see where this goes and how EV makers get around the interference issues.

Why does government need to force this? Emergency broadcasts go out on all types of media-this seems like another effort to hamstring EV growth.

 

[apex96]

Why does government need to force this? Emergency broadcasts go out on all types of media-this seems like another effort to hamstring EV growth.

The push to keep AM radio is more political than most people realize. It’s not needed to get emergency alerts out as EMAs can push notifications through calls (land and cell), SMS messaging, social media, emails and FM/AM radio.

The reason there’s a push to keep AM radio is the number of political and religious talk shows that utilize AM to push their messages. These groups are lobbying to keep the bands as they want to remain relevant and do not want to have to compete on other platforms.