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Oct 25, 2024
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RWaters
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If they pull off 2k payload, 10k towing, and ER for under $60k I’d say WOW
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VW’s Scout EVs look pretty interesting. I could see the extended range being popular
letthewookieewin
Walking Carpet
7:25am
Some good things and some bad things.
Tokolosh
7:30am
Bad things?
Iman23
7:33am
Weight, 20" wheels, wide track, range (gas option offers potential though), limited flex, etc.
Tokolosh
7:38am
EREV is an interesting option. Seems like it's gaining steam amongst other manufacturers
letthewookieewin
7:42am
I think it and plug in hybrids make a lot more sense than a straight EV truck
RWaters
8:31am
If they pull off 2k payload, 10k towing, and ER for under $60k I’d say WOW
RWaters
8:33am
Are these the ones that are pretty much built on the Rivian platform?
Parabellum
7:32am
They licensed software from Rivian but this is a new platform.
Tokolosh
7:33am
It’s body on frame which is a + over the Rivian
RWaters
8:32am
What a complete fail. Bring back a classic brand and advertise it as an off road vehicle,
BYUMizzou
7:42am
It will be "off-roading" over curbs and parking-lot islands on the regular
Saxa
8:02am
"Scouts always come back". My experience is that if scouts are involved, something is going to go wrong.
Ragnar Danneskjold
7:50am
It’s the leaders that somehow seem to always drag their lost butts home.
MightyFreakingCougar
8:40am
The gas extender is interesting. There is an option where you can upgrade to over 500miles of range. The way it works is
HarlemCoug
10:58am
I know others (including Hyundai and Kia) are developing EREVs.
bluesloth
11:05am
There will be a small engine, a generator. No power to the wheels, just a generator.
Tokolosh
11:07am
I think that diesel-electric locomotives operate in a similar way. But it's certainly a neat way
letthewookieewin
11:16am
I would imagine it reduces "range anxiety" by quiet a bit knowing you've got the gas backup
HarlemCoug
11:19am
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