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  • From all of us at Scout Motors, welcome to the Scout Community! We created this community to provide Scout vehicle owners, enthusiasts, and curiosity seekers with a place to engage in discussion, suggestions, stories, and connections. Supportive communities are sometimes hard to find, but we're determined to turn this into one.

    Additionally, Scout Motors wants to hear your feedback and speak directly to the rabid community of owners as unique as America. We'll use the Scout Community to deliver news and information on events and launch updates directly to the group. Although the start of production is anticipated in 2026, many new developments and milestones will occur in the interim. We plan to share them with you on this site and look for your feedback and suggestions.

    How will the Scout Community be run? Think of it this way: this place is your favorite local hangout. We want you to enjoy the atmosphere, talk to people who share similar interests, request and receive advice, and generally have an enjoyable time. The Scout Community should be a highlight of your day. We want you to tell stories, share photos, spread your knowledge, and tell us how Scout can deliver great products and experiences. Along the way, Scout Motors will share our journey to production with you.

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    So, welcome to the Scout Community! We encourage you to check back regularly as we plan to engage our members, share teasers, and participate in discussions. The world needs Scouts™. Let's get going.


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    Diesel Range Extender option please.

    As a former diesel car owner I get the appeal, I do. But it's not right for this application. Reducing NVH is a primary engineering goal in BEV and PHEV development. Having a diesel vs. gas generator runs contrary to that goal. GM was seriously considering a turbo inline 3 in the second gen...
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    Diesel Range Extender option please.

    I wonder in the Scout application what's going to be better from an efficiency perspective, Miller or Atkinson. All things being equal, I'd like to avoid the additional complexity and expense of turbos.
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    Diesel Range Extender option please.

    From a former Dieselgate Jetta TDI owner here, all the above true. I think Daimler offered a diesel powered PHEV C series Benz in Europe and it was short lived, as crazy as they are about diesel over there that was about it. In the US even pre-VW disaster we have a market issue: the Venn...
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    Energy Management

    Yeah, it's an extra reserve just in case, and as you said planning ahead can avoid it. But, I go 3.5-4k miles between fill ups in the Volt, so I do intentionally run it dry to consume as much of the stale gas as possible before filling it up. With the electric only range of the EREV Scouts and...
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    Factory Delivery Option

    I'd opt for a factory delivery experience to pick up my vehicle. BMW Spartanburg does this, and several EU automakers do (or did) for North American customers typically coupled with a lodging and airfare package as part of a fly and drive vacation experience over in Europe. GM does this too...
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    Energy Management

    Currently own a 2017 Chevy Volt bought new and am really looking forward to the utility of a pickup with EREV capabilities. The Terra really will be the Swiss Army knife of vehicles. "If you only can have one vehicle, what would you choose?" kind of thing. GM did some pretty useful and...
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