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    3 Years

    I guess it has been hinted at - but how long is the approval process to sell a new design in the US? I am assuming that at at least some of the crash testing and emissions (harvester) needs to be on a production line vehicle. But yes, any sell by date nearly 3 years in advance is something...
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    Suggestion: Autonomous Driving Mode

    Googled a bit. Rivian has Driver+ in addition to it's standard driver assist. That said, with just a quick search, did not see it loved as one of the best. I believe VW is IQ Drive 4. The video I watched might not have been overly critical, but it seemed to compare better. I am pretty sure...
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    Approximate Charge Time

    At this point in time, I am not overly worried. I will simply need to factor in the cost (time and $) of supercharger boosts and see if I should just take one of my gas vehicles. I will simply wire the new house to future proof it if possible. The closest superchargers are 10 miles from my...
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    Approximate Charge Time

    I don't know what the current electrical standard is - I do recall seeing pairs of bonded breakers in my current house - but it is older. Perhaps I read somewhere that someone ran a second set of wires (for 60 amp 240) to handle the 100 amp load, but then again while it might work, it might not...
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    Approximate Charge Time

    I don't think many EV's are allowing 100 amp 240v charging. I think Ford offered something like that as an option for the Lightning, but between the cost and the demand, it has already been discontinued. IIRC it required 2 onboard chargers - and for residential installs, it required 2 circuits...
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    Approximate Charge Time

    Right now I think it is a lot of - It depends. It will depend on the charging station (not many level 4 stations exist, I suspect there are still a LOT of level 2 stations out there). Even when you get to level 3 stations, the odds are they are sharing their capacity over multiple towers, so...
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    Harvester Directly Powering Motors?

    I do not own an automotive EV, but have used various other electric vehicles. The "drive trains" start with a DC motor, then essentially creates a variable frequency ac signal to drive the motor. Resistance based speed controls in pure DC setups is less efficient - and I assume there are also...
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    Bourgeoisie leather seating please! ;-)

    My King Ranch leather is holding up well - but I have seen other (older) that did not. I wish my dash was holding up as well (it is cracking all over). My Toyota leather is not looking so great. VW leather is probably holding up the best. I don't really care about vegan. I knew plenty of...
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    Camping

    I built a camper not entirely unlike that one a few years ago. Just looking at the picture, it looks like a box sitting on a platform to raise it above the wheel wells (that is what I did with mine). Mine was heavily insulated and camped well, but I knew even after the first trip I wanted to...
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    Suggestion: Autonomous Driving Mode

    VW already has a decent suite of driver assist features. I suspect Rivan does as well. IMHO not offering existing tech this point is just throwing away sales. Developing tech is expensive. Implementing existing tech is not nearly as much. Throwing away existing tech - I just can not imagine...
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    Road Trip in a VW Buzz: Success or Train Wreck

    Watched the video a few weeks ago, but have been busy and not spending much time here. Lots of things led to the trip from hell. First problem is the base range of the Buzz. I was super excited about it early on when the concept was being released. I think a lot of commentators thought it...
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    What 16 Metro's Will Scout Launch?

    The largest population areas in Texas are easy. Corpus and El Paso are the outliers. El Paso will probably get service out of New Mexico - as they really think they are more part of New Mexico than Texas. Corpus - well Corpus is probably going to be left out (maybe San Antonio is within 3 hrs...
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    Optional Dog Accommodations in Traveler

    I use Dirty Dog - a heavy webbing strap... I guess OEM metal would be nicer, but aftermarket does a fairly good job.
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    What 16 Metro's Will Scout Launch?

    I guess a lot depends on just how far between significant markets that they are willing to go. 3hrs is a long way (but I seem to recall something like that mentioned. If they decide to stretch it to 3hrs in Texas (I think I read that Texas is only second to California in reservation numbers)...
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    US Dealer Slaps $20,000 Markup On VW ID. Buzz

    1 - perhaps, but honestly - an ICE mini van would work just as well to this group, perhaps better. I went from an SUV to a mini-van, love the mini-van - especially for trips, but also for kid dumps at school. 2 - I would say this is a no-brainer, but a LOT of mini-van owners like to use them on...
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    US Dealer Slaps $20,000 Markup On VW ID. Buzz

    This was their concept - about the same length, 270 mile range (at least on this article). This is a more current picture I guess it is mostly my fault - I did not look for the production limitations that concept vehicle. The fit of the panels was too tight. The front end being 2 pieces...
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    US Dealer Slaps $20,000 Markup On VW ID. Buzz

    I was really interested in the VW Buzz when it was in concept stage. I have -0- interest in it now. Add 20%, not like I can get any less interest. To me it was a swing, miss, stumble, and broken ankle. It was a tease, and then a complete and utter, well not disappointment, sever frustration...
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    Accessories Poll For Scouts

    There are a lot of things I want, but in general I would probably prefer to handle with aftermarket parts. So my first would be working with aftermarket providers. I will want an aftermarket front off road bumper with bull bar. But aftermarket can give a lot of options here. I will probably...
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    what's this in bed of Terra

    My only issue is weather or not it will work with the hundreds of companies and thousands of products that are currently using the mollie style spacing. Innovation and unique styling is great - but innovation simply to lock you into one brand of product is not so great. Related, but not quite...
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    leasing

    Generally I don't like leases. Seen too many implode I guess. Depending on the fine print, perhaps they are attractive to people who flip cars every 3 years - I tend to go closer to 15. Likewise, I don't know if leases were a way to get around credit limitations. A lot of EV buyers have too...
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