Harvester Option

[THil08]

We've had a PHEV for almost 4 years now, and we've loved it. It really is a great onramp to what driving an electric vehicle could be like.

One 10,000 mile stint, we averaged 226mpg!

(of course that was the year with no big road trips. Other years we've managed more like 60-80mpg).

We've also now purchased a BEV, and now we're trying to decide if we're brave enough to road trip it . I'm sure you all will hear about it eventually .

The EREV really does seem like the next evolution of a PHEV. And honestly what they had done first (I had conversations with a buddy who works in the industry about this over a decade ago, saying "why can't we do it more like trains, where the engines just provide electricity").

I can answer that question, because all engineers are like 15 years behind the normal human brain. lol.

 

[J Alynn]

I currently drive a plug-in hybrid and is the only way to go EV! Can drive all day on battery around town then go long distance with no battery range anxiety. It isn't hampered by extremely cold or hot weather. Get's excellent MPG without sacrificing power. Tell all my friends once they drive electric, they'll never go back!!!

 

[J Alynn]

I currently drive a plug-in hybrid and is the only way to go EV! Can drive all day on battery around town then go long distance with no battery range anxiety. It isn't hampered by extremely cold or hot weather. Get's excellent MPG without sacrificing power. Tell all my friends once they drive electric, they'll never go back!!!

Welcome to the forum!

 

[Chavannigans]

Q: What is the internal temperature of a Tauntaun?

A: "Luke warm"

(Sorry, I had to, someone texted me this today, and it gave me a giggle. I used to be a HUGE Star Wars fan, until Disney destroyed it).

And reminded me of the most hilarious piece of Star Wars merch. The Tauntaun sleeping bag, with the lightsaber zipper pull .

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I think the Bryce Howard Dallas productions weren’t bad. She is my celebrity crush though

Will be interesting to see what’s next for the Star Wars IP now that they ousted Kathleen Kennedy.

 

[mbowman90]

Maybe this will help you understand.

So, one of my decision points for BEV/EREV is a need for more details about the Harvester. Is there another thread with any actual details (besides the expected ranges)? I want to know things like where it will be, how large it will be, how much space will I lose? Is there any indication of SM using this "Horse" design? Is it a SM in-house design? When will a Harvester prototype exists (or does it?) My impression is the proto's are not actually EREV, even though the door is there. Am I wrong?

I'll keep searching through the thousands of comments, maybe I'll find a nugget...

I did watch this video and as fascinating as it was, I'm not too sure about a Renault produced engine

 

[speedrye]

So, one of my decision points for BEV/EREV is a need for more details about the Harvester. Is there another thread with any actual details (besides the expected ranges)? I want to know things like where it will be, how large it will be, how much space will I lose? Is there any indication of SM using this "Horse" design? Is it a SM in-house design? When will a Harvester prototype exists (or does it?) My impression is the proto's are not actually EREV, even though the door is there. Am I wrong?

I'll keep searching through the thousands of comments, maybe I'll find a nugget...

I did watch this video and as fascinating as it was, I'm not too sure about a Renault produced engine

So far, we know it'll be a simple 4-cylinder, built in VW's Mexican Silao engine plant. Beyond that, very little info has been released, though a lot has been speculated on. It's going between the rear axle and the rear bumper with the fuel tank going in front of the rear axle.

The prototypes aren't using any production running gear, EV or EREV.

As far as the video, I've been pushing for a legit flat-4 engine from the beginning, but it doesn't seem like they're going that route.

 

[BeerParty]

So, one of my decision points for BEV/EREV is a need for more details about the Harvester. Is there another thread with any actual details (besides the expected ranges)? I want to know things like where it will be, how large it will be, how much space will I lose? Is there any indication of SM using this "Horse" design? Is it a SM in-house design? When will a Harvester prototype exists (or does it?) My impression is the proto's are not actually EREV, even though the door is there. Am I wrong?

So far, we know it'll be a simple 4-cylinder, built in VW's Mexican Silao engine plant. Beyond that, very little info has been released, though a lot has been speculated on. It's going between the rear axle and the rear bumper with the fuel tank going in front of the rear axle.

The prototypes aren't using any production running gear, EV or EREV.

I don't remember which threads this info is in, but Scout reps have mentioned a few tidbits:

• The Traveler (SUV) and Terra (pickup) will use the same battery, engine, and fuel tank. The Terra has more space between the axles, but at least initially they will not take advantage of that space to provide more battery/fuel capacity.
• It will use a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine. So, no turbo-charging or super-charging.
• The engine will be behind the rear axle between the frame rails. This location means an under-body spare tire will not be available for the EREV, that space will be where the gas engine is.
• The gas tank will be approximately 15-gallons and will be in front of the rear axle.
• The air intake for the engine is tentatively going to be in the C-pillar. No other info was provided, so we don't know what this will look like.

 

[THil08]

Didn't jamie say its going to be scouts own version of the 4 banger they pick. Because they want it to be easy to maintenance, and for it to be strong.

 

[speedrye]

Didn't jamie say its going to be scouts own version of the 4 banger they pick. Because they want it to be easy to maintenance, and for it to be strong.

I'll be highly pissed if they choose to go with a timing belt over a timing chain after talking about simple and easy-to-maintain.

I think the EA211 has a belt while the EA888 has a chain. If a chain means slightly noisier operation, I'm fine with the tradeoff.

 

[mbowman90]

I'll be highly pissed if they choose to go with a timing belt over a timing chain after talking about simple and easy-to-maintain.

I think the EA211 has a belt while the EA888 has a chain. If a chain means slightly noisier operation, I'm fine with the tradeoff.

I hope so. Then again, my 2006 Pathfinder had a chain. It exploded, luckily in my driveway, when my son started it up. Apparently there was a common problem of that generation with over-tensioned chains. Of course, I also had every single one of the known common problems. Radiator and transmission, soo.....
I really miss my 93 Pathfinder, even though it had a belt.

 

[J Alynn]

I hope so. Then again, my 2006 Pathfinder had a chain. It exploded, luckily in my driveway, when my son started it up. Apparently there was a common problem of that generation with over-tensioned chains. Of course, I also had every single one of the known common problems. Radiator and transmission, soo.....
I really miss my 93 Pathfinder, even though it had a belt.

Always appreciated the chain on my 99.5 pathfinder. Little extra reassurance