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  • From all of us at Scout Motors, welcome to the Scout Community! We created this community to provide Scout vehicle owners, enthusiasts, and curiosity seekers with a place to engage in discussion, suggestions, stories, and connections. Supportive communities are sometimes hard to find, but we're determined to turn this into one.

    Additionally, Scout Motors wants to hear your feedback and speak directly to the rabid community of owners as unique as America. We'll use the Scout Community to deliver news and information on events and launch updates directly to the group. Although the start of production is anticipated in 2026, many new developments and milestones will occur in the interim. We plan to share them with you on this site and look for your feedback and suggestions.

    How will the Scout Community be run? Think of it this way: this place is your favorite local hangout. We want you to enjoy the atmosphere, talk to people who share similar interests, request and receive advice, and generally have an enjoyable time. The Scout Community should be a highlight of your day. We want you to tell stories, share photos, spread your knowledge, and tell us how Scout can deliver great products and experiences. Along the way, Scout Motors will share our journey to production with you.

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    So, welcome to the Scout Community! We encourage you to check back regularly as we plan to engage our members, share teasers, and participate in discussions. The world needs Scouts™. Let's get going.


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  1. SpaceEVDriver

    An Appreciation Post for Jamie

    Agreed. I also have to laugh at the “proper straight or V-6” comment. When did a 6-cylinder stop being the woke replacement for a V8? I guess all the really old anti-woke old-timers have retired from commenting. :ROFLMAO:
  2. SpaceEVDriver

    1980 Scout II Purchase?

    The motor fundamentals are essentially unimpeachable—the block, pistons, cylinder walls, etc. were designed to be almost impossible to break while working on the farm. But all the other parts are weak links. My definition of “unreliable” is about how much work I have to do on it on a regular...
  3. SpaceEVDriver

    Taking bets on the new color of the Traveler Concept to be seen soon...

    So… Black in the visible.
  4. SpaceEVDriver

    Solid-state batteries for EVs at least 10 years away

    Yeah. There’s some breathless speculation about SSBs for the Scout based on what Scott said in Munich, but the full story is far more nuanced. First, he didn’t say PowerCo/QuantumScape, he said PowerCo, which doesn’t build SSBs or even Semi-Solids. Second, another spokesperson gave a different...
  5. SpaceEVDriver

    Scout Terra Debuts in New Silo Color and Retheme

    In my experience, putting something relatively heavy up on a rack on a truck/SUV this tall can often end with some chance of the thing slipping between the rack rails and impacting the roof. Not always, but often enough that I wouldn’t put a functional rack over a glass roof.
  6. SpaceEVDriver

    1980 Scout II Purchase?

    Well… There’s ALWAYS something wonky with someone else’s mods unless they’re a professional restorer and even then... It sounds like there are at least three vehicles involved. A diesel-coded Scout with a gas V8 is at least a bit wonky. I’d want to know what transmission does the vehicle...
  7. SpaceEVDriver

    1980 Scout II Purchase?

    For vehicles this old, the question in my mind is less about any mismatch and more about the intended use. What's the goal? Perfect restoration? Then I may want to try to make sure everything I put in the vehicle matched as closely as possible to the original. Restoration and then resale...
  8. SpaceEVDriver

    Mystery Scout?

    And now you know the original paint code. Alpine White.
  9. SpaceEVDriver

    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    Sigh. The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is today.
  10. SpaceEVDriver

    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    Additionally: Every EV sold in the US has a battery warranty for 70-80% of certified-new range for 100,000 miles and 8 years. And every vehicle I’ve seen has a fairly straightforward replacement procedure. It’s not nearly as complex and problematic as replacing a transmission or engine in an...
  11. SpaceEVDriver

    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    A rant aimed at nobody but the reporters and some manufacturers. There is no 400, 600, 1000 mile battery. The battery doesn’t go anywhere without a vehicle. My Lightning has a 131 kWh battery in it. In the Lightning, it results in a 320 mile range. In my Mustang, it would result in a 446 mile...
  12. SpaceEVDriver

    Taking bets on the new color of the Traveler Concept to be seen soon...

    I was thinking about colors I’d like to have. I really like turquoise and copper. I would settle for Red Rocks body and Sky Blue roof. Give me the swirled shades of red. I’d never have to worry about washing the thing again! :ROFLMAO:
  13. SpaceEVDriver

    Taking bets on the new color of the Traveler Concept to be seen soon...

    Oh, I know. I’m more of a “sweet” age than a “sick” age. Although I’m more grouchy than sweet, and definitely more sick than sweet.
  14. SpaceEVDriver

    Taking bets on the new color of the Traveler Concept to be seen soon...

    Maybe “sweet” is the hint. Maybe it’s caramel? Lemon drop? Fudge? Blueberry?
  15. SpaceEVDriver

    Taking bets on the new color of the Traveler Concept to be seen soon...

    I’m doing my best. :ROFLMAO:
  16. SpaceEVDriver

    33 Months of EV driving...

    Battery health (NMC, LFP, etc) is extended by charging small amounts every night as opposed to one large charge once a week. It’s better for all batteries to charge every day.
  17. SpaceEVDriver

    Taking bets on the new color of the Traveler Concept to be seen soon...

    I just talked to Jamie and was told to tell you that you should post a photo.
  18. SpaceEVDriver

    The Garage (What did you work on today?)

    Yeah. I do my own mods, including suspension. And I now am back to doing my own maintenance because there’s so little to bother with.
  19. SpaceEVDriver

    0-60 times with harvester

    AND most AT and AS tires for trucks come from the factory underinflated—at best, they’re also usually underspecced—for “sports car” behaviors. A big 35” or 33” AT tire on a 20” or 18” wheel flexes wildly and unpredictably while under lateral acceleration. Straight-line acceleration in safe...
  20. SpaceEVDriver

    What is one feature you hope Scout will include that has not yet been shown?

    You must be new to the EV world and must have come from the anti-EV world. There aren’t any modern EVs that have waning battery life in 5-6 years.
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