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  1. SpaceEVDriver

    33 Months of EV driving...

    This is my summary of our EV driving. We've been driving EVs for most driving since February 2022 when we picked up our Ford Mustang Mach-E (43,791 miles). We went all-EV in April of 2024 when we traded our Tacoma for a Lightning (11,748 miles). We've been to 10 states, and plan to go to at...
  2. SpaceEVDriver

    Portable solar charger

    Yeah, 5 miles per kWh in a truck/SUV is truly very optimistic, but maybe possible if you're really worried about range and you stick to 25-ish mph without much acceleration or elevation gain. If you're hoping for an additional 50 miles of range, and you can get an efficiency of 5 miles/kWh, that...
  3. SpaceEVDriver

    Harvester Talk: Q&A

    Here's a fun Easter egg for those speculating about the Harvester. The test mule is at 49% battery SoC, but hasn't dipped into the gas tank yet.
  4. SpaceEVDriver

    Camp mode

    Here's one for those speculating about the harvester... On this test mule, the battery state of charge is 49% and it hasn't started using the range extender enough to go below 100% in the fuel tank.
  5. SpaceEVDriver

    Camp mode

    One of the things that I wish was easier to change on the Lightning and Mustang is the lighting modes. I'd love a mode where approaching a vehicle doesn't trigger the surrounding light, opening a door doesn't turn on the dome lights, etc. I would call it "Do Not Disturb" Mode or, yes, "Camp Mode."
  6. SpaceEVDriver

    Too much AI

    This is the thing with "autonomous" driving. It's unpredictable. And unpredictable is already available to us through other drivers (and ourselves), the road conditions, animals, etc. Why pay extra for additional unpredictability? I use Ford's Blue Cruise Hands Free on long trips to ease the...
  7. SpaceEVDriver

    Portable solar charger

    The main issue with solar is that you'll also need an accessory power station unless you can carry enough panels to either: Generate >800 volts (in the Scout; 400 in a Lightning) at a decent amperage for direct DC charging--this is just not going to happen. Generate >1.4 kW constant power with...
  8. SpaceEVDriver

    EV Fires - Did You Know?

    As someone who trained as a first responder, including for vehicle fires, I was--rightfully--told that if I ever had to respond to a vehicle fire, I was likely being called for clean-up, not rescue. Most vehicle fires typically are fully engaged before a response team can get there. Given that...
  9. SpaceEVDriver

    Removable Rear Seats

    I'm a fan of both. I would prefer fold flat--truly flat--for most uses, but something that can be unbolted without too much extra work would also be great when I need the extra space.
  10. SpaceEVDriver

    Questions about the Harvester

    I'm certain it won't. Not sure what that statement was about, probably just pulling numbers out of thin air. In my Lightning (320 miles epa estimated range), I can get well over 500 miles cruising at 35 mph and well over 400 miles in realistic city driving. On the freeway my range is generally...
  11. SpaceEVDriver

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

    I'm an absolute gear head. But I experience very little nostalgia, so I'm always looking for the next thing to try. EVs will keep me busy for a good long while. Unfortunately I still have a couple of tools that I can't afford to switch to electric, like my tractor. I need to change the fluids...
  12. SpaceEVDriver

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

    Yep. I won't go back to ICE. Even selling my motorcycle because the Mustang is more fun to drive and doesn't require as many stops on a road trip.
  13. SpaceEVDriver

    Harvester Directly Powering Motors?

    If anyone who isn't at Scout can guarantee anything about the new Scouts, it's that going over 88 mph will not send you back in time.
  14. SpaceEVDriver

    Dedicated space for trash and tissues and overall cleanliness?

    Solve two problems with one device.
  15. SpaceEVDriver

    Spare tire discussion

    My Lightning came with a smaller diameter spare--it's still full-size, but it's not the same size. This is despite the fact that the rear diff can be locked. It's best, in general, to have the same size spare, but for a short distance (50-ish) miles, it doesn't cause so much extra wear that it's...
  16. SpaceEVDriver

    Harvester Directly Powering Motors?

    You only have to worry about the time issue if you go above 88 mph. For most driving, you'll be fine.
  17. SpaceEVDriver

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    That's a nice-looking Mustang! I think if Scout is looking to help with the transition to EVs, one thing they might do is provide data about how far the vehicle could go on all-electric even when the Harvester has been engaged. For example, the Lightning has a "here's how efficient you were...
  18. SpaceEVDriver

    No regenerative braking!!!!!!!

    Thanks, yes, I should have maybe said a bit more. With many EVs one can change the drive profile that basically adjusts what the accelerator position means. Usually 0% and 100% always mean the same thing, but manufacturers can do very different things between those end members, and they can...
  19. SpaceEVDriver

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

    I think this is mostly true unless someone's running with a 3/4 ton or larger truck--those beasts don't often see a huge decrease in efficiency with towing because they're already terribly inefficient. But a half-ton like the Tundra or Lightning will see a drop about equivalent. The biggest...
  20. SpaceEVDriver

    We own EVs. Ask Us Anything.

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