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  1. Bodie

    Running boards/Step rails-what’s everybody’s preference?

    Hard to say without seeing the vehicle yet but in general, I like tube style more than running boards. I do hope they can use them to help disguise the thickness of the body side.
  2. Bodie

    The Road to Scout Production - All the latest updates in one place...

    Scout so far has the advantage of not having to deal with an existing dealer network. They can do direct sales like Tesla, start dealerships or use existing VW, Audi or even Porsche dealers but with whatever rules they want to establish. I followed the Ford Bronco struggle which the dealers made...
  3. Bodie

    It's the Scouts who answer the call...

    https://traton.com/en/newsroom/current-topics/navistar-the-history-of-the-mobility-company.html Here is a little IH history and how the Scout name ended up with TRATON which is part of Volkswagen Group. I was wrong above. Navistar didn’t buy IH, they ARE IH but sold off the IH brand. That’s...
  4. Bodie

    It's the Scouts who answer the call...

    I don’t think VAG bought the name to misappropriate history. They bought Navistar to merge with their heavy truck division (Traton?) and make more trucks. Navistar had bought the IH truck division when IH went bankrupt and kept making International trucks (semis). Navistar had owned all the IH...
  5. Bodie

    It's the Scouts who answer the call...

    Jamie posted it yesterday right here: https://scoutmotors.community.forum/threads/the-road-to-scout-production-all-the-latest-updates-in-one-place.342/post-5536 As for the rest, maybe, but Scout Motors is headquartered in the US and they are building a factory in the US to build them here by...
  6. Bodie

    The Road to Scout Production - All the latest updates in one place...

    Oooooh yeah!
  7. Bodie

    Scout 800 4DR concept

    A bit more modern (like a Scout II) would be perfect!
  8. Bodie

    Scout 800 4DR concept

    If the roof comes off, I'm a buyer!
  9. Bodie

    Old School Scouts

    Very cool! Merry Christmas!
  10. Bodie

    Is EV demand really tanking?

    EV range is negatively impacted by cold (especially if you use heat), heat, high speed, wet road and terrain. Best range is achieved on a flat, straight road going about 50 mph on a dry, 60-80 degree day. Anything out of those parameters will reduce range.
  11. Bodie

    Should Scout adopt the NACS (Tesla) charging system

    Good choice. Now, you need to make sure it works as close as possible to the Tesla experience. I just read this article. Even in a Tesla, road trips are a hassle compared to ICE once you have to go beyond the range of full charge. Not insurmountable, but a bigger hassle and the less hassle, the...
  12. Bodie

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

    I don’t care what size the pickup is but I would like the SUV to be between a Scout II (100” wb) and a Traveler (118” wb) which would be about the size of the 4 door Wrangler and Bronco which both have 116” wheelbase.
  13. Bodie

    What kind of tech do you expect enabled in the car or interface?

    Great suggestion! I wouldn't want "one pedal driving" level regen every time I lift my foot off the gas when driving on the road but I might if I was off-road. It would be a nice feature to have a choice of regen level when off the gas (accelerator I guess, not "gas"). Level 1-5 would be...
  14. Bodie

    The Road to Scout Production - All the latest updates in one place...

    This. All of THIS!
  15. Bodie

    Autoevolution Article

    That was my thought at first but I think AI would have congealed enough info to know it wouldn’t have VW on the front from all the press releases about Scout Motors and be closer to the official releases
  16. Bodie

    A Christmas Teaser suggestion

    That's the view that gives me hope.
  17. Bodie

    Is EV demand really tanking?

    Why not? I love Walmart. Almost always the best price and good selection of oil, filters and other auto stuff. Park in the back by the auto center and check out at the auto service desk - you're in and out quick. You don't even have to be buying auto stuff.
  18. Bodie

    Autoevolution Article

    I know that's not an official render but if it looks anything like that, count me out.
  19. Bodie

    Is EV demand really tanking?

    I think inventory of all vehicles is stacking up (back to pre-pandemic norm). Dealer lots that were empty 2 years ago have cars again. Some is supply catching up, some is higher interest rates/economic cool down. Don’t know what inventory charts of non-EVs look like but may be similar. Also...
  20. Bodie

    Holiday lights

    I think an outlet in the frunk or bed would work for that. Christmas light cord is thin enough to not mess with the weather seal. I would like 110V AC (wall style) outlets in the frunk AND in the bed area please!
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