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  1. AlanL

    Range extender - please adjust spec to 250 miles of EV Range

    I rewatched the Jay Leno interview yesterday. Scott said the Harvester genset is targeted to maintain the battery at 70 mph on the highway.
  2. AlanL

    Range extender - please adjust spec to 250 miles of EV Range

    They have to be qualifying and testing their batteries now, they can't switch late in the dev cycle. Can't you do brief or lunch recharges at stops around LA? Are you really driving non stop over 100 miles? The Harvester battery is in the 60-70 kWh range (Motor Trend interview) which works out...
  3. AlanL

    Range extender - please adjust spec to 250 miles of EV Range

    In addition to possibly affecting the genset a larger battery means a smaller gas tank, possibly compromising combined range.
  4. AlanL

    What trim levels would you like to see at launch?

    I'm so embarrassed that I did not mention this! :cry: Huge yes to tow package with: - hitch receiver, 7 way and 4 way plugs - auto enable tow mode when 7 way or 4 way plugged in - integrated brake controller in the center so the front passenger can reach it - ability to use weight distribution...
  5. AlanL

    What trim levels would you like to see at launch?

    Tough choice, for us it will come down to option availability. Will things be somewhat a la carte or will some things only be in certain trims? Yes to air bag suspension, maybe to a rear locker, no to front locker and sway disconnect. Yes to heated seats, ok to cooled seats. Yes to outside...
  6. AlanL

    One feature that made you pull the the trigger on a reservation….

    The Harvester. But like you said, they have done so much right, exterior design, interior design, payload, … The Ramcharger isn’t viable for us so with no other EREV options without the Harvester we would be looking very hard at the BEV.
  7. AlanL

    Switching Harvester to All EV Model?

    This is why we keep one of these in the front console and one in each seat back pocket.
  8. AlanL

    Switching Harvester to All EV Model?

    Different strokes for different folks, but no way am I going to tolerate using a touch screen to adjust air vents .
  9. AlanL

    Switching Harvester to All EV Model?

    They have said air bag suspension will be an option.
  10. AlanL

    Switching Harvester to All EV Model?

    Good plan, but the cost of Rivian is an issue for us. AND THE SCOUT HAS BUTTONS AND SWITCHES!🎆 (Shouting my joy not yelling at you.) A good friend has an R1T, a beautiful truck but I would go nuts with the all digital interface.
  11. AlanL

    Switching Harvester to All EV Model?

    I agree better late and right than rushed and buggy. And that the extra complexity is a concern. I hope though that with the dominance of Harvester orders they can prioritize it and pull it off as early as the BEV.
  12. AlanL

    Do You Want Your Scout To Have A Hands-Free Driving System?

    Welcome! All personal preference of course, but what year was the Passport? The lane centering on our 2023 Pilot is smooth and not overbearing to us. Lane centering sometimes drifts a bit as offramps split to the right. The adaptive cruise control tends to hang on too long when the vehicle in...
  13. AlanL

    Suggestions

    I can’t imagine there won’t be built in nav. Seems like the built in does the best charger routing in existing EVs. My concern is on the other end, can I set up multiple towing days at the big screen on my Mac picking the roads that I want then transfer that to the Traveler for it to add...
  14. AlanL

    Long Way...

    Wow, my Apple TV subscription pays off! They did four seasons, Up, Down, Round, and Home.
  15. AlanL

    Switching Harvester to All EV Model?

    I’m rewatching the Motor Trend interview to see if anything is said about rechargeing times and came across a factory item. At 21:20 Scott is talking about the BEV and Harvester using the same assembly line and says there’s a JIT operation (Just In Time) for which battery, one for the gas tank...
  16. AlanL

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

    The Motor Trend interview has a section starting at 27:25 on "Understanding Scout Motors' Relationship with Volkswagen". Scott starts by saying Scout is part of the VW Group as a US LLC reporting into the VW Group. He goes on to say the VW Group is the sole funder right now, but Scout is...
  17. AlanL

    What do you all do? Curious about Scout buyers occupations, or former occupations.

    That also describes a lot of software engineering. Creative development is generally a small part of the total effort. Most of the time is spent testing before release and fixing bugs after release. A fondness for puzzles of all kinds is a help.
  18. AlanL

    Flat Tow?

    I agree that being able to flat tow would be great, "need" might be a little strong. The Traveler can win on some attributes and loose on others, win some sales loose others. It does not have to go directly head to head with Bronco and Wrangler for all uses. For example, it could be a big hit...
  19. AlanL

    Flat Tow?

    The problem is anchoring the fifth wheel hitch or gooseball. In ICE trucks the factory mount points are connected to frame members below the bed. EVs have the battery in the way. Even the Ramcharger won't have it. "Alas, Ram will offer no gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch option."...
  20. AlanL

    Switching Harvester to All EV Model?

    Thanks. I'm realizing my suggestion for a mix of Level 2 was ignorant bogosity. I was thinking of cost and total utility draw. I just looked it up and a typical Level 2 is 10-20 kW, an order of magnitude less than even a wimpy 150kW DCFC. I need to internalize that Level 2 is just for overnight...
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