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  1. Dana

    Battery Life Cycle

    Gruber Motors in Houston can replace individual cells of bricked Tesla batteries…they mostly do the original roadsters I think. Recycling/repair options would be dependent on how battery is manufactured.
  2. Dana

    Eagle Scouts

    Local auto upholstery shop? Or, maybe someone like Wet Okole who does custom seat covers (if seats aren’t fitted with airbags)?
  3. Dana

    Scout concepts on Jay Leno’s Garage

    Diesels typically have lower horsepower, higher torque ratings than gas…better for towing. I wouldn’t think a half ton gas truck would have same capability as a diesel counterpart.
  4. Dana

    Scout concepts on Jay Leno’s Garage

    Isn’t Terra guesstimated at 7K though? I think it’s Traveler that’s at 5. This is all also two years away. I am a little concerned though that folks are excited right now because all things seem possible and each person has their dream configuration…but it’s not feasible for the Scouts to be...
  5. Dana

    Scout concepts on Jay Leno’s Garage

    I’ve been thinking reading posts that it might be as simple as buy the truck version if a higher tow capacity is needed/wanted. I’d love to ditch the frunk for more battery though that might not go over in crash test ratings, lol.
  6. Dana

    Scout concepts on Jay Leno’s Garage

    Going down you’ll gain range. Going down Beartooth Highway I gained about 40m of range.
  7. Dana

    Deep Dive into EREV - Ramcharger vs Harvester?

    Agree. Range is everything. No one regrets having more range. I’ve thought it a major mistake by Ford to have such small batteries in the Mach E and Lightning. Size matters. I’d love Harvester to have a 350m battery plus Harvester range. I’d happily give up the frunk.
  8. Dana

    Scout Warns VW Dealers Fighting Direct Sales That It’s Not Playing Around

    Well, no, not really. The dealership would have to invest in service tools and training and I’m not thinking that’s likely. Id be a little concerned taking my Scout into an angry dealer who wants me super unhappy with the Scout so they can sell me an Audi. The showrooms/service centers coupled...
  9. Dana

    Scout Warns VW Dealers Fighting Direct Sales That It’s Not Playing Around

    From the CEO’s interview with Motor Trend I understood that Scout is under the International VW Group as an independent company/brand, not part of VW of North America.
  10. Dana

    SCOUT TRAVELER FAQ

    I have a full pano glass roof…it came from factory with tint. Even in Houston never an issue. I’d even bought the internal shade and didn’t use it even once. My dad would almost bring dealers to tears. I learned to pack a lunch and bring a book. The first two dealers were his exploratory...
  11. Dana

    January 2025 Scout Production Center Construction Update

    Haha! Throw an AirTag in the vehicle and send us its link…we can be dedicated stalkers.
  12. Dana

    Consumer Freedom and Scout Motors in South Carolina

    Yeah, I mean, if you want something done right you gotta give it to a woman, lol. That’s pretty crafty loophole thinking! North Dakota has a DTC ban, too, so bought in Minnesota. Does South Carolina have any tribal lands? Figure if it worked for casinos…
  13. Dana

    Volkswagen EVs to Get Tesla Supercharger Access

    Just keep in mind only Superchargers with Magic Dock can be used by other OEMs. Pretty limited number right now. But hopefully by 2027 more will have been retrofitted. But I wouldn’t bank on perpetual access…Musk is a take his toys and go home kind of guy when his ego gets bruised…the cave...
  14. Dana

    First Responders, Military and Veterans Program

    SC has some of my favorite BBQ sauces.
  15. Dana

    Referral Program

    This, absolutely. And the Tesla program was erratic, to say the least, though my ferrets are etched in glass floating around in space, lol. Maybe something modest like a UMC for the referred person and a factory tour/special Tshirt for referee…something that’s meaningful but not particularly...
  16. Dana

    Scout Brand Ambassdor Program

    Oh, wow! Beautiful…and I’m guessing in spring you get enough undercoat to stuff accent pillows! What kind of dog is that?
  17. Dana

    Scout Brand Ambassdor Program

    Pepper matches the traveler color, lol. How cute is this face?…not a bear but bearish characteristics….though maybe doesn’t scream “rough and tough”!
  18. Dana

    Scout Brand Ambassdor Program

    So now we need to start posting pictures of our animal friends and hope one gets cartoonified into a mascot? I’m in!
  19. Dana

    Poll- What have you Reserved... Let's get a small idea of the take rates.

    I love my EVs for the last seven years. And in the south there’s not too many charging deserts. But here in North Dakota and Minnesota, if you enjoy visiting some remote state parks, things can get a bit tight…L2 charging on a road trip just isn’t pragmatic in my opinion. If there’s not a SC...
  20. Dana

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

    Cold weather testing is happening in Sweden and Alaska.
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