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[Horsefarmer]

Scout Motors - design philosophy

Forging The Future: Our Philosophy of Exterior Design – Scout Motors Stories

blog.scoutmotors.com

 

[J Alynn]

Just some more EV reading. Only a screen shot but doesn’t shock me

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

Just some more EV reading. Only a screen shot but doesn’t shock me

Yep. I won't go back to ICE. Even selling my motorcycle because the Mustang is more fun to drive and doesn't require as many stops on a road trip.

 

[LastDayScout]

Yep. I won't go back to ICE. Even selling my motorcycle because the Mustang is more fun to drive and doesn't require as many stops on a road trip.

I’m a gear head, and as such, I have a couple fun vehicles that are ICE. I look at them as pure nostalgia. I like mechanical things. For me it’s like how people collect vinyl records and listen to turn tables. I’m sure those same folks utilize digital music more often on the whole. But, to your point, I will not go back to ICE as a daily driver/go to vehicle.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

I’m a gear head, and as such, I have a couple fun vehicles that are ICE. I look at them as pure nostalgia. I like mechanical things. For me it’s like how people collect vinyl records and listen to turn tables. I’m sure those same folks utilize digital music more often on the whole. But, to your point, I will not go back to ICE as a daily driver/go to vehicle.

I'm an absolute gear head. But I experience very little nostalgia, so I'm always looking for the next thing to try. EVs will keep me busy for a good long while.

Unfortunately I still have a couple of tools that I can't afford to switch to electric, like my tractor.
I need to change the fluids in it, but have been putting it off because I dislike the stench and mess of petroleum products so much.

 

[Chuckles]

Agreement reached: Volkswagen AG positions itself competitively for the future​

Agreement reached: Volkswagen AG positions itself competitively for the future

Following intensive negotiations between Volkswagen AG, IG Metall and the Works Council, a joint agreement entitled ‘Zukunft Volkswagen’ [Future Volkswagen ] has been concluded. The company and the Works Council are thereby jointly positioning Volkswagen AG for sustainable success. To this end...

www.volkswagen-newsroom.com

Summary (from Car and Driver): Volkswagen has reached an agreement with European union workers that will prevent factory closures and mass strikes. The deal includes "socially responsible" job cuts of over 35,000 German factory workers by 2030. Factory production will also be reduced by 734,000 units, according to VW. The company said in a press release that the deal will help it save 15 billion euros per year in the "medium term."

 

[J Alynn]

EV Batteries May Last Longer Than Expected Because We’ve Been Testing Them Wrong: Study

University researchers say battery lifespan is almost 40 percent longer than originally predicted.

www.thedrive.com

 

[TimmyHil08]

EV Batteries May Last Longer Than Expected Because We’ve Been Testing Them Wrong: Study

University researchers say battery lifespan is almost 40 percent longer than originally predicted.

www.thedrive.com

I’ve been doing a lot of self guided research on batteries and packs. And with the improvements that are coming the estimated range numbers shown by Scout might be higher. A lot of research organizations have been showing that LFP cells are really strong with their life span. And for testing packs I’m actually not surprised that we’ve been testing them wrong.

-Semi Solid State Batteries are expected to make their debut in 2025.

-PowerCo expected to begin making fully Solid State Batteries in St. Thomas by 2026/2027.

I think it’s a very high chance of seeing Power Co Unified Cell Battery technology in Scouts. (not saying we will see their SSB due to price concerns and it still being new and all) But kWh prices for cells do continue to creep down and it’s said that by 2026 the price will be below $69/kWh so it’s looking good for the markets both EV and Gas.

Since Manufacturers making both EV and Gas cars want to see an even amount of both selling which I could somewhat understand especially in the EU where manufacturers need to sell an even amount or they get fined over emissions.

That’s my take on batteries, If anyone wants to expand please do. This was all personal research and development.

 

[eddiet1212]

Meet King Kong: This new electric pickup launched in China for under $14,000​

Meet King Kong: This new electric pickup launched in China for under $14,000

An all-electric pickup for under $14,000? That’s right. Geely’s Radar Auto launched its new “King Kong” EV pickup in China...

electrek.co