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[LastDayScout]

First 11:30 is about Scout. Fast forward through the stupid eBay plug and the interview is good! Shout out to Taylor Langhals! Equator Line!! Love that.

Inside the Scout Motors Design Story | Ep. 114

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[Variable430]

Without access to the elements required to make EV motors and batteries, as well as storage batteries for the grid, I feel like we'd still be reliant on other countries to a greater extent. I think that's a big reason behind the Greenland push- to allow us better access to certain minerals that are mostly provided by China.

We need to make deals with our allies - friendshoring is very different than alienating and intimidating which is what’s happening today. There will always be things we have that our allies don’t and vis versa.

 

[THil08]

How long till equipment is charging at charging stations?

 

[Scout_Lookout]

How long till equipment is charging at charging stations?

We wont, they have their own solution, the EV equipment will be far cheaper to run and maintain. It's brilliant!

https://www.cat.com/en_US/products/new/power-systems/electric-power/mobile-equipment-charger/112964.html

 

[THil08]

We wont, they have their own solution, the EV equipment will be far cheaper to run and maintain. It's brilliant!

https://www.cat.com/en_US/products/new/power-systems/electric-power/mobile-equipment-charger/112964.html

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I read that the Case is using J1772 for the 580

But good to know that there is job site solutions. I wonder if the 580 will be for residential type stuff like plowing.

 

[Scout_Lookout]

I read that the Case is using J1772 for the 580

But good to know that there is job site solutions. I wonder if the 580 will be for residential type stuff like plowing.

Yeah I think most if not all the off-road heavy equipment will use the J1772 mainly because of how many manufacturers are global. Alex from OOO Bits did a good video on this recently. I think the EV adoption in this space makes total sense and surely with the instant torque and power available from electrification the machines will be able to complete any tasks its designed to do.

 

[LastDayScout]

I read that the Case is using J1772 for the 580

But good to know that there is job site solutions. I wonder if the 580 will be for residential type stuff like plowing.

580 model number has been around a long time. It is your bread and butter size when you think of a TLB (tractor loader backhoe) aka backhoe. They are a jack of all trades machine. Being in the industry, I think you may only see these in California for while to come.

 

[robothero]

We loved our Ascent (was the first one to roll off the lot in our area when they launched) but the dealer left a bad taste in our mouth over the years (my crosstrek is from there, the Ascent is long gone but I persist...)

Happy to be out of warranty to not have a reason to go back to them.

 

[Scout_Lookout]

580 model number has been around a long time. It is your bread and butter size when you think of a TLB (tractor loader backhoe) aka backhoe. They are a jack of all trades machine. Being in the industry, I think you may only see these in California for while to come.

I really hope this isn't the case. Electrification seems like such a cleaner, better solution all around and I would hope more states and companies would lean more into the adoption.

 

[THil08]

@LastDayScout

What's the price difference between the electric vs gas upfront when purchasing?

 

[RodorW]

I really hope this isn't the case. Electrification seems like such a cleaner, better solution all around and I would hope more states and companies would lean more into the adoption.

Many leaders in places refuse to believe in climate change, or just simply understand that air pollution ruins everyone’s health. I know a few years ago the utility commission lead in Alabama wanted to ban “eco-libs” so they couldn’t have any say in anything as the believed in climate science and a push for renewable energy. But that was years ago no clue what’s happening there now

 

[robothero]

I really hope this isn't the case. Electrification seems like such a cleaner, better solution all around and I would hope more states and companies would lean more into the adoption.

But think of the value we can generate for shareholders...

 

[J Alynn]

How long till equipment is charging at charging stations?

Love seeing more of this.

 

[Scout_Lookout]

@LastDayScout

What's the price difference between the electric vs gas upfront when purchasing?

Cost is the true road block I think, well that and I think the majority of companies and or operators in that industry to adopt EV ownership easily. In fact, most of those companies aren't going to think proactively and instead are typically reactive only purchasing new equipment when there is an absolute need to. They will spend X amount of dollars per year keeping their dinosaur burners barely chugging along rather than pulling the pain forward and buying the latest greatest tech that will absolutely save them money.

 

[LastDayScout]

@LastDayScout

What's the price difference between the electric vs gas upfront when purchasing?

I cannot answer that very well at this point. The reason is that neither Kubota or Hitachi have EV models available for sale in the USA. They do in other parts of the world. They have shown concepts and prototypes at many shows and meetings. But, there are not official numbers to give price comparisons in the USA. However, there is some data out there that the prices are about 30% more for the comparable electric models. Take that with a grain of salt though as there are so many factors that have to go in like tariffs, incentives (both government and manufacturer), world region pricing differences, shipping, etc.

 

[jwgammon7]

When is the next opportunity to see them in person?

 

[cyure]

When is the next opportunity to see them in person?

Welcome to the community. The best person to follow to keep up with where the will be is @Jamie@ScoutMotors he posts when they will be somewhere.

They will be in Arizona in April. I have seen them twice and highly recommend it even if it’s a bit of a drive. Welcome again!

Thread 'Scout Concepts in Scottsdale, Arizona, April 25, 2026'

Mar 17, 2026

Event Name: Driven by Community at Four Till Four
Event Type: Public
Date + Time: April 25, 7am-2pm
Location: Four Till Four Cafe, 7105 East 1st Avenue, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
Website: https://fourtillfour.com/pages/cafe-scottsdale


Join us in Phoenix for a morning with Scout Motors at Four Till Four—a place that’s been bringing together car enthusiasts and coffee lovers from day one. Scout Motors will be bringing both the Traveler and the Terra concept vehicles to the event where they will be on display from 7am-2pm (weather permitting).

We’re...

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[Scout_Lookout]

Welcome to the community. The best person to follow to keep up with where the will be is @Jamie@ScoutMotors he posts when they will be somewhere.

They will be in Arizona in April. I have seen them twice and highly recommend it even if it’s a bit of a drive. Welcome again!

Thread 'Scout Concepts in Scottsdale, Arizona, April 25, 2026'

Mar 17, 2026

Event Name: Driven by Community at Four Till Four
Event Type: Public
Date + Time: April 25, 7am-2pm
Location: Four Till Four Cafe, 7105 East 1st Avenue, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
Website: https://fourtillfour.com/pages/cafe-scottsdale


Join us in Phoenix for a morning with Scout Motors at Four Till Four—a place that’s been bringing together car enthusiasts and coffee lovers from day one. Scout Motors will be bringing both the Traveler and the Terra concept vehicles to the event where they will be on display from 7am-2pm (weather permitting).

We’re...

• Jamie@ScoutMotors

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When is the next East Coast opportunity? @Jamie@ScoutMotors will any vehicles be at the New York Auto Show in April by any chance?

 

[cyure]

When is the next East Coast opportunity? @Jamie@ScoutMotors will any vehicles be at the New York Auto Show in April by any chance?

I thought Jamie said in an earlier post that they were looking at different events this year, no auto shows.

 

[J Alynn]

When is the next opportunity to see them in person?

Welcome to the community and thanks for posting.