Official: Scout EV SUV & Pickup debut w/ Gas Range Extender, 4x4, BOF, Lockers, Sway Bar Disconnect -- All Specs, Wallpapers, Videos

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

140 hp turbo? Overkill. A EREV does not need a powerful gasoline motor. Its job is to be a fossil fuel burning electric generator. Not to drive the wheels and mechanically propel the car. Because of that it also does not need to rev. It can run at constant low RPM. See Mazda's rotary EREV. It won awards in Europe, for its application in the EREV MX-30. But for whatever reason, contrary to past official statements, Mazda chose not to bring that drivetrain to the US (emissions certification perhaps? cost vs profit challenges because of ¥ to $ exchange rate?).

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[mkhuffman]

140 hp turbo? Overkill. A EREV does not need a powerful gasoline motor. Its job is to be a fossil fuel burning electric generator. Not to drive the wheels and mechanically propel the car. Because of that it also does not need to rev. It can run at constant low RPM. See Mazda's rotary EREV. It won awards in Europe, for its application in the EREV MX-30. But for whatever reason, contrary to past official statements, Mazda chose not to bring that drivetrain to the US (emissions certification perhaps? cost vs profit challenges because of ¥ to $ exchange rate?).

All good points. In the video, he talks about how he researched the engines VW produces, and that specific one seemed like the best fit based on power output and size. Of course, Scout/VW can build a new engine and not use something existing, but he made an assumption that it would be more likely for them to adapt an existing engine than build something new. It is a reasonable assumption, I think.

 

[Administrator]

Dimensions Size [Updated]: Scout TRAVELER SUV vs. R1S, Hummer, Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, 4Runner, Kia EV9, Defender

Dimensions Size [Updated]: Scout TERRA Pickup vs. R1T, Lightning, Silverado EV, Hummer EV, Cybertruck, Raptor

 

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Designer’s Mind Blown by Scout Traveler & Terra Designs & Styling — His Analysis

 

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1,000+ Scout reservations on tracking list! Stats on take rates & options preferences





Towing what with your future Scout? -- Using Traveler or Terra?

 

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Scout Motors Production Plant Factory Update [October 2024]







Scout Legroom and Headroom Will be Closer to F-150 Than R1T

 

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Tow Hitch on Scout Traveler & Terra Production Models Confirmed

 

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Explained: EREV, Hybrid (Series vs. Parallel), PHEV in the Scout








Canada Scout Workshops (Stores & Service Centers) - plans revealed

 

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Review: Design professor gives "A" grade to both Scout Traveler & Terra

 

[NY_Rob]

At least Scout realizes the importance of having some sort of rear bumper/protection that can at least prevent damage from something as common as a runaway Costco shopping cart. That plastic fascia Rivian uses is a complete joke, and making it almost flush with the upper part of the tailgate is just unfathomable as this is supposed to be a "pickup truck".

 

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Scout Confirms More Models Coming in Future (Not Just Stopping at 2)

 

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Photos: Scout Traveler & Terra Night Time Lighting Eye






Scout Traveler & Terra to be displayed at University of South Carolina football game on Nov 16

 

[kurtlikevonnegut]

I sort of get the geographic affiliation with the plant being near Columbia but the emphasis on the University of South Carolina (both in the commercial and here) is a bit tone deaf when there is another state school in SC that not only is known as an engineering school but actually has its own automotive research facility.

It feels very "hello fellow kids."

 

[Dark-Fx]

It feels very "hello fellow kids."

How do you do, fellow range extended EVs?

 

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Scout Traveler Colors, Rallye Stripes, Roof Colors – Previews





Scout Terra Colors & Roof Colors – Previews

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