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[J Alynn]

I think they are still deciding on what to do mainly because no one knows how much the tariffs will affect it so I don’t really think they are going to commit to were it is going to be built but I still would prefer the range extender to be built in the US

I just don’t see them getting that up and running in time unless they delay the EREV launch. And then what happens in new administration comes in and dissolves the tariffs-now you’ve built a large plant and paying premium wages vs just eating the engine tariff. Easiest way around it is go BEV then no issue. Since the harvester (in my mind) is an upgrade/enhanced feature the cost will be what it is. IF I were looking at Harvester I’d rather have the engine come from Germany than Mexico just based on quality from experience I’ve heard from VW techs.

 

[cyure]

Yay buttons!

Rejoice! Carmakers Are Embracing Physical Buttons Again

Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its senses.

www.wired.com

 

[Cranky Canuck]

I just don’t see them getting that up and running in time unless they delay the EREV launch. And then what happens in new administration comes in and dissolves the tariffs-now you’ve built a large plant and paying premium wages vs just eating the engine tariff. Easiest way around it is go BEV then no issue. Since the harvester (in my mind) is an upgrade/enhanced feature the cost will be what it is. IF I were looking at Harvester I’d rather have the engine come from Germany than Mexico just based on quality from experience I’ve heard from VW techs.

Mexico has lots of experience building VW engines and vehicles. I'm sure they'll be fine.

 

[dreamweaver]

Yay buttons!

Rejoice! Carmakers Are Embracing Physical Buttons Again

Amazingly, reaction times using screens while driving are worse than being drunk or high—no wonder 90 percent of drivers hate using touchscreens in cars. Finally the auto industry is coming to its senses.

www.wired.com

The headline says it all.

 

[cyure]

Rivian continues to grow in my area.

Rivian to get $16 million in state incentives for new supplier park in Normal

Rivian will get $16 million in state incentives to help build a new supplier park just west of the electric automaker’s manufacturing plant in Normal, officials said Monday. The project is expected to fortify Rivian’s supply chain and create “hundreds of new jobs” once suppliers move in.

dlvr.it

 

[cyure]

It’s a big investment from Rivian here. Excellent.

Rivian Deepens Illinois Ties With $120 Million EV Supplier Park

Rivian Automotive Inc. is investing $120 million in a new supplier park in Illinois, another win for Governor JB Pritzker after the company announced a $1.5 billion plan to expand its plant in the state.

bloom.bg

 

[Czernobog]

This was an interesting interview of the mayor of Normal on how Rivian came to be located there, and the impact it has had on the community.

 

[BeerParty]

Nothing more American than watching the Kentucky Derby. Only not so American thing is that I didn’t see ONE scout commercial. Sad!

I don't want to see any TV advertising from Scout until they can put firm delivery dates into their commercials. I remember the Ram commercial in the Superbowl. I was excited beforehand because I heard that Ram was finally going to announce their BEV and EREV trucks.

Then I saw the commercial.

That super expensive Superbowl add had no info whatsoever. I was totally pissed off. That commercial aired two years ago. Ram still has not delivered their EREV and has delayed the BEV. That commercial was worse then doing nothing, since it convinced me to not even consider the Ram truck.

 

[cyure]

I don't want to see any TV advertising from Scout until they can put firm delivery dates into their commercials. I remember the Ram commercial in the Superbowl. I was excited beforehand because I heard that Ram was finally going to announce their BEV and EREV trucks.

Then I saw the commercial.

That super expensive Superbowl add had no info whatsoever. I was totally pissed off. That commercial aired two years ago. Ram still has not delivered their EREV and has delayed the BEV. That commercial was worse then doing nothing, since it convinced me to not even consider the Ram truck.

I get what you are saying but they can say the same as what’s on their website. Production anticipated for 2027. The more people that know about the Scout and place reservations and ultimately convert to orders the better. I want them to be as successful as possible right out of the gate.

 

[J Alynn]

I don't want to see any TV advertising from Scout until they can put firm delivery dates into their commercials. I remember the Ram commercial in the Superbowl. I was excited beforehand because I heard that Ram was finally going to announce their BEV and EREV trucks.

Then I saw the commercial.

That super expensive Superbowl add had no info whatsoever. I was totally pissed off. That commercial aired two years ago. Ram still has not delivered their EREV and has delayed the BEV. That commercial was worse then doing nothing, since it convinced me to not even consider the Ram truck.

I agree 100%

 

[dreamweaver]

Rivian continues to grow in my area.

Rivian to get $16 million in state incentives for new supplier park in Normal

Rivian will get $16 million in state incentives to help build a new supplier park just west of the electric automaker’s manufacturing plant in Normal, officials said Monday. The project is expected to fortify Rivian’s supply chain and create “hundreds of new jobs” once suppliers move in.

dlvr.it

A supplier park is a great idea if they can keep it at capacity. I have seen some of these go slowly by the wayside and just add to blight. Let's hope they have a better formula.

 

[cyure]

A supplier park is a great idea if they can keep it at capacity. I have seen some of these go slowly by the wayside and just add to blight. Let's hope they have a better formula.

We are not going to think that way. I want them to grow so much we get Costco and Trader Joe’s in town!

 

[dreamweaver]

We are not going to think that way. I want them to grow so much we get Costco and Trader Joe’s in town!

We have a Costco 2 miles away. Still have to drive 25 miles for the Joe. One can always hope.

 

[cyure]

We have a Costco 2 miles away. Still have to drive 25 miles for the Joe. One can always hope.

Trader Joe’s is 100 miles from me and Costco 45 miles. Sam’s is right down the road so I deal with it but I much prefer Costco.

 

[LastDayScout]

This article states 120kwh battery for the EV. I haven’t seen that definitely anywhere yet. Is this accurate and did I miss it?

Scout Harvester Range Extender Will Be A Volkswagen Engine — AutoGuide.com

We knew Scout’s upcoming Traveler SUV and Terra pickup EVs would include an option for a range-extending gasoline engine, now we know a bit more.

apple.news

 

[J Alynn]

This article states 120kwh battery for the EV. I haven’t seen that definitely anywhere yet. Is this accurate and did I miss it?

Scout Harvester Range Extender Will Be A Volkswagen Engine — AutoGuide.com

We knew Scout’s upcoming Traveler SUV and Terra pickup EVs would include an option for a range-extending gasoline engine, now we know a bit more.

apple.news

Interesting. Hoping maybe @Jamie@ScoutMotors confirms the information in that article. The battery and the engine from Mexico

 

[AlanL]

This article states 120kwh battery for the EV. I haven’t seen that definitely anywhere yet. Is this accurate and did I miss it?

Scout Harvester Range Extender Will Be A Volkswagen Engine — AutoGuide.com

We knew Scout’s upcoming Traveler SUV and Terra pickup EVs would include an option for a range-extending gasoline engine, now we know a bit more.

apple.news

In the Motor Trend interview Scott Keogh said BEV 120 to 130 ish, Harvester 60 to 70 ish.

 

[Jamie@ScoutMotors]

Nothing official to report yet. It will have batteries and some will have a gasoline engine.

 

[THil08]

If I ever find out that my Scouts engine cover logo is cover a VW logo, My Scout will be getting Atlas Badges. and will find itself a home at a carvana. Which I really hope it doesn't have any plastic cover, because those are huge heat storers and make over heating easier.

 

[cyure]

A $340,000 electric Cadillac. According to this they had to do some creative placement with the battery to get it to fit.

http://f-st.co/Kx3tO4X