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ZF's New EV Range Extender Also Powers The Wheels, But Not Like You Think
Just read the press release on their website. Very cool stuff. May give us a general idea of what we can expect from the Harvester.

I’m sorry but your post kind of got lost in the noise with that Federal EV Registration Fee proposal.

Developed in China for the World​

In November 2023, ZF began developing its modular range extender system "eRE" –- which includes an electric motor, inverter with software and planetary gearset – at its tech center in Shanghai. The engineers ensured that it is suitable for both 400-volt and 800-volt architectures. It also does not matter whether a customer uses traditional silicon semiconductors (Si) or silicon carbide (SiC) ones. Since a permanently excited electric motor (PSM) with scalable power outputs of 70kW to 110kW serves as a generator in the "eRE," the range extender is highly efficient. "One advantage for our customers is that we can rely on robust and proven components from our electric and hybrid vehicle portfolio for the range extender. This also makes us competitive in terms of price," says Dr. Otmar Scharrer, Head of Research & Development for Electrified Powertrain Technology at ZF.

 
Which is why I’d love to see the charge port on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Yep same! Passenger side, front quarter would be ideal because it would keep Scouts compatible with legacy Tesla Superchargers and it would theoretically allow the box to be removed on the pickup version to allow for tow truck kits or other variants like a regular body-on-frame pickup does.
 
This is interesting.

I like the look of that way more then the Slate. But that pricing is suspect, I think a lot of Chinese automakers (I am like 99% sure that BYD is being open about this) are chopping their prices down to eliminate Tesla from the domestic market. So I wouldn't be surprised if it ever comes to Mexico/Canada (or Europe) markets and it is suddenly priced like $10k higher
 
I like the look of that way more then the Slate. But that pricing is suspect, I think a lot of Chinese automakers (I am like 99% sure that BYD is being open about this) are chopping their prices down to eliminate Tesla from the domestic market. So I wouldn't be surprised if it ever comes to Mexico/Canada (or Europe) markets and it is suddenly priced like $10k higher
Your not wrong.