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  1. SpaceEVDriver

    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    To be clear, the vehicles are still on the list. They’re just not obvious winners.
  2. SpaceEVDriver

    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    We als Yeah, but those aren’t the apps we use. :) Okay, I do use Apple Music for now, but will likely go to a different app; I’m not a fan of its random music algorithm nor several other missing functions like “never play this artist.” We primarily use Libby and Libro.FM for audiobooks. And...
  3. SpaceEVDriver

    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    The lack of physical interfaces and the lack of phone integration are major downgrades for the Rivians. I would love it if we could rent one for a month to get a feel for whether we would be able to let go of those impressions.
  4. SpaceEVDriver

    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    This is one of the things that’s unclear. I thought there was discussion and some round-robin and then I got lost in what the final word really is. There was a mention of projection from the phone to the vehicle. But that isn’t two-way on the R1s— I can’t use the Rivian screen to control the...
  5. SpaceEVDriver

    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    I test drove the Kia EV9 and it is a boring vehicle. But that’s all I walked away with. “Meh.” I don’t care about styling, appearance, etc., I care about function. And the EV9 hits most of our demands. A used one would probably fit us better.
  6. SpaceEVDriver

    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    If the Rivian R2 had a physical interface, it would probably win. But it’s missing physical buttons and it’s missing Android Auto. We’ve test-driven the R1 multiple times trying to convince ourselves that the R2 would meet all of our desires. But the absolutely nonsensical war on buttons is...
  7. SpaceEVDriver

    Help me decide BEV or EREV

    https://community.scoutmotors.com/threads/shopping-for-a-%E2%80%9Cnew%E2%80%9D-bev-while-waiting-for-the-scout-traveler-bev.7644/
  8. SpaceEVDriver

    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    The vehicles in our list include the following. They don't necessarily meet all of those desires. This list is not in order of preference. There are probably some others that might fit the list as well. I will update this list from time-to-time as we consider other demands we remember. Rivian...
  9. SpaceEVDriver

    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    Top desires include: 8+ inches ground clearance AWD ~300 miles range < ~$50k Physical user interface Comfortable seats < ~190 inches long < ~72 inches tall < ~77 inches wide Decent DCFC charge rate (Mustang Mach-E like or better) Hatchback, SUV, or Crossover body Android Auto interface At least...
  10. SpaceEVDriver

    Shopping for a “new” BEV while waiting for the Scout Traveler BEV.

    I was asked to post about my shopping plans while we wait for the Traveler BEV. Every 5 years or so we start looking at what our next vehicle might be. We don’t necessarily replace what we have, but we do start shopping. The Traveler BEV is likely to be our next long-term owned vehicle. But in...
  11. SpaceEVDriver

    Help me decide BEV or EREV

    We are cross shopping a lot of vehicles. Top desires include: 8+ inches ground clearance AWD ~300 miles range < ~$50k Physical user interface Comfortable seats < ~190 inches long < ~72 inches tall < ~77 inches wide Decent DCFC charge rate (Mustang Mach-E like or better) Hatchback, SUV, or...
  12. SpaceEVDriver

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

    I didn't think the article was written by Rivian.
  13. SpaceEVDriver

    Help me decide BEV or EREV

    There are a lot of rumors going on, lots of ai-echo-chambering, and etc. I think it’s fair to lease an interim vehicle while waiting. We may end up doing so if we decide this winter that the Mustang can’t handle the snow.
  14. SpaceEVDriver

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

    That’s a really strange headline for “the R2 is more efficient than the R1.”
  15. SpaceEVDriver

    Help me decide BEV or EREV

    Huh. Seems like no less speculation than we have seen to-date.
  16. SpaceEVDriver

    Help me decide BEV or EREV

    What’s the summary? I’m not brave enough to download files from forums.
  17. SpaceEVDriver

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

    One way to solve this would be to take a page out of aerobatic airplane (inverted) engines and use a 3-way shuttle valve with pickup tubes pointing in all of the possible ways and to add a dry sump pump. One of the reasons the engine isn’t just coming from the factory today is because they need...
  18. SpaceEVDriver

    Generator + Solar integration

    I still have no idea what you’re saying, but good luck with your warranty claim.
  19. SpaceEVDriver

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

    I’ll trust Ford again when they fire Farley, stop flapping in the political winds, and deliver several new BEVs for longer than an election cycle.
  20. SpaceEVDriver

    The Story in Pictures of the Early Electric Cars, 1880-1920

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