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  1. AlanL

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

    The part about wiring harness and ECU improvements is in the electrical architecture that went into the Rivian/VWG joint venture. The part about motor improvements is an interesting question. Does Rivian make their own motors? I don’t think anything has been said but I have the impression...
  2. AlanL

    Paddle Shifters For Adjusting Regen

    Finally somebody else who gets it! This is exactly the desired behavior for downgrades when towing, the regen is on for the entire grade and adjusted in strength to adjust speed for more or less steep sections. The friction brakes are only used to slow down for a corner, with ICE engine...
  3. AlanL

    Harvester towing

    Welcome! Chiming in on the previous two replies. The Raptor isn't the best comparison to the Terra, the Raptor is a high speed desert runner truck. A lot of the 8200 lb limit comes from a softer suspension, maybe some from a heavier engine. The Tremor is the rock crawler-ish truck, it has a...
  4. AlanL

    Overbuild the tailgate swingout!

    Thanks for the info. One more thing to add to the wait and see list. For us dedicating the frunk to the spare when towing would be fine. Maybe even desirable since it would offset some weight distribution loss on the front axle. The way we'll use our Traveler even 31" all terrain tires would be...
  5. AlanL

    Overbuild the tailgate swingout!

    I think you were at the reveal? Do you have an idea if the frunk can hold a 33? It looks like the rear spare carrier will not clear a trailer tongue jack, we use the back of our Pilot as workspace when hitching and unhitching.
  6. AlanL

    Expert Car Designer Analysis of Scout Traveler and Terra

    Here are some others: https://community.scoutmotors.com/threads/favorite-scout-videos.2307/
  7. AlanL

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

    I don't think this is what Scout will be using at all. They will stick to what they are already developing. Car Ply Ultra is Apple's answer to Android Automotive, not to be confused with Android Auto. Regular Car Play and Android Auto display apps running on the phone using the car's screen...
  8. AlanL

    Combustion Engine

    No I was just making the point that for us getting an equal total amount of gas in more frequent stops is not an issue. Getting gas at least every 350 miles instead of 500 does not matter for us, we stop more frequently than 350 anyway. Although yes for towing that +350 of the Harvester becomes...
  9. AlanL

    Combustion Engine

    Yes, and why I’m not fond of the Scout repeating the 500 mile combined range point. Personally I find stopping every 150+ miles for x gallons of gas no worse than every 300+ miles for 2x gallons. I get that some do mind.
  10. AlanL

    Paddle Shifters For Adjusting Regen

    Agreed. Trust Scout cyure to make it easy for you.
  11. AlanL

    Paddle Shifters For Adjusting Regen

    There are two aspects that do matter and yes that my life can depend on. One is being able to control speed on a straight section according to the grade, general curvyness and road conditions in the same manner as manually shifting the transmission of an ICE vehicle while keeping both hands on...
  12. AlanL

    Expert Car Designer Analysis of Scout Traveler and Terra

    This is from ago.
  13. AlanL

    Expert Car Designer Analysis of Scout Traveler and Terra

    Yes, that is good. I also like this one from a guy deep in the IH Scout community. Totally different background, making many of the same design points. His whole video is worth watching, some overall reaction then the design part starts about 31:20.
  14. AlanL

    Paddle Shifters For Adjusting Regen

    Yes, I trust Scout Motors. I’m trying to educate those saying that paddle shifters are useless gadgets from the ICE ages. And yes the vast majority of you who just want something easy to use should get that.
  15. AlanL

    Paddle Shifters For Adjusting Regen

    Try towing down the Panamint Grade into Death Valley or or any of the other steep curvy grades in the west. I’m not saying everyone needs this, but some of us do and our lives depend on it.
  16. AlanL

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

    Maybe. I read “up to” as “your mileage may vary”. I can see Scout offering just one battery at first to let them concentrate on getting things into production.
  17. AlanL

    Volkswagen's Role In Engineering

    Welcome! The role of the Volkswagen Group (VWG) is minimal. At this point only the basis for the 4 cylinder ICE part of the Harvester, even that will be modified for its use in the genset. The role of VW automobiles even less. R1TVT hit a lot of the high points. The Scouts are engineered in the...
  18. AlanL

    Paddle Shifters For Adjusting Regen

    1. The use of adaptive cruise control. 2. The use of paddle shifters for regen to mimic the well established use of downshifting ICE going downhill with a big weight pushing you along.
  19. AlanL

    Paddle Shifters For Adjusting Regen

    Different driving uses call for different approaches. That Tesla way is not good for towing and paddles are much better. Use paddles for straight downhill speed control, feet off both pedals in a relaxed posture, attention on the road. Coming into a curve, “downshift” with the paddles and/or...
  20. AlanL

    Dynamic Power Management

    I think it is service capacity more than room for a breaker. The need to allow for current use plus an additional whatever amps for the charger. I agree though that overnight charging does not need 60A. When I had a 100A subpanel installed for my wood shop the electrician was surprised our...
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