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

    While there are some individuals who would be interested - 56 kWh useable capacity kind of limits the number. Plus Ford does have a US E-Transit, so they probably have a good idea of its sales numbers and that a smaller version would probably just split sales between the 2 rather than open up a...
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    Scout Production Number Badge

    Not sure why I thought of Scout Credit Card when I saw it. Not opposed, but I would suspect that something in the Launch Edition will also be a unique identifier.
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    An off road SUV with low profile tires - interesting design choice there. I don't think they understand their market - or they assume there buyers don't know what an off road SUV is either.
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    Audio System Brand Poll 2.0

    FWIW I have an LJ and a JLURD Wrangler. There is NO comparison to the 2 for noise level and sound quality. The JLURD came with good damping (including acoustic glass), active noise cancellation, and a decent stereo. The LJ is an old school Jeep - it came with no sound damping and a 1980's era...
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    Towing capacity and Range extender

    Everything is a compromise. While my 3/4 ton diesel rides good, for a 3/4 ton - I seriously doubt it is the kind of ride most people not used to driving 3/4 ton trucks would appreciate. But it does tow extreamly well. The first job Scout probably did is anticipate who their primary target...
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    Audio System Brand Poll 2.0

    Honestly, a vehicle is a bad listening environment in general. Off road capable vehicles are generally a terrible listening environment. The vehicle my current Alpine in is so bad, I have put 2 layers of sound damping in just so I would stop wearing noise canceling headphones on when I drive...
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    What If the Harvester Shed 1,000 lbs and Got Better? The Case for LTO + EA211-ERV

    If it was so great, I have to wonder why the Jeep 4xe used an MNC battery - and became the laughing stock of the EV world with it's dismal range.
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    Audio System Brand Poll 2.0

    I used to care a lot more about audio systems, what was that you were saying? Ok, all hearing jokes aside - I have not felt the real need to change out the audio in any new car I have purchased in 25 years - although I did change out the audio in a used car I purchased that was made since...
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    Higher Range

    It really depends on what the goals are. I think Scout is an EV company. The Harvester is a means to get around EV range anxiety - while allowing users to learn what driving an EV is about. You are proposing an ICE vehicle with an electric powertrain. While there could be some market for...
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    What If the Harvester Shed 1,000 lbs and Got Better? The Case for LTO + EA211-ERV

    If the only goal is an electric power train (and the assorted benefits that come with it) - fine. If you want something that is primarily a plug-in EV. You would not have much daily range before firing up the engine - which is one of the most hated aspects of the plug-in hybrid Jeep. Nobody...
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    Scout delayed??

    If you think car maintenance is expensive - you should see my horses vet bills. Tires end up being cheaper than regular farrier visits. Plus a car does not need a dentist. Really don't want to compare my feed bills to gas bills either.
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    Scout delayed??

    I routinely deal with 2 auto shops - both have told me they will not work on an EV. That said, for the most part they don't even want to touch my VW Golf TDI - apparently there is a old wives tail that it will kill their diagnostic computers. I have not talked with the local tire shop yet...
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    Higher Range

    At least with most other EV's you either have the real world tests done both others, or at least the history of the companies prior EV's to give you an indication. I am not sure how extensive the real world data will be before reservations will need to be converted to orders.
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    Higher Range

    Sad thing - their diesel engines were very good. Virtually every other US small diesel manufacturer was playing the same game - but only VW got crucified. Ok, I am sore about my Golf being targeted and VW being targeted. But my soreness was helped a lot by VW paying me over 1/3 of the price...
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    Extra, Extra....Read All About It!

    Hate to need natural gas for electrical production or home heating once we no longer need oil for vehicles - right now it is mostly a waste byproduct of oil production. Oil is more profitable, so that is what is drilled for - gas is something that just has to be dealt with. Honestly, it is an...
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    Higher Range

    Shows what they think they can ask for the battery. Cells themselves have come down a LOT. Last I looked, the cheapest Lithium for home backup was about 15kwh for $2k. So sure the entire pack is still expensive - but 30k more for extended range, not so much. The Silverado has 119, 170, and...
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    Higher Range

    Scout wanted to build an EV for the majority of the people - not just a majority of the people who have already adopted EV's. Range anxiety is a major reason many of those people have not considered EV's in the past. The Silverado might solve some of that anxiety, only to be hit with price...
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    How much more would you pay for a Launch Edition Scout

    While I would suspect there will be badging on the Rivian - the larger issue is a "Launch Green". It is a limited edition paint color. I am not sure if it was offered to all pre-orders, or only to launch edition pre-orders. I can respect it more that limited editions that are not really...
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    FB find of the day

    The AI took a more retro design. 2dr is the biggest. But the smoother sides, with bolt on fender flares, the window trim, the larger front triangle glass (more like the tilting vent ones from the past). Other changes like the windshield rake and the roof are harder for me to be sure of.
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    How much more would you pay for a Launch Edition Scout

    One problem that making launch fully loaded only is it sets consumer expectations. Ford advertised a $40k truck, but then between dealers and trim - it was a $100k vehicle (ok >75k). Once the dust cleared, consumers already considered it too expensive - and it was very hard for them to get...
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