May be difficult to charge an EV w/o the infrastructure. Lol
Potentially, another reason to purchase an EREV…:
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Potentially, another reason to purchase an EREV…:
They are probably trying to lower the amount of money given. There’s absolutely no reason why we are dedicating 5 billion dollars to it while the EU is only dedicating 1.5 billion dollars. The US Government never fails to Amaze me Money Wise. It’s like Oprah but to federal agencies, “You get Billions and You get Billions”. Yes is the US bigger than the EU yes, but still if they’re tackling it with less money then we can too. Thats why DOGE was created to remove the excess spending.
I will agree to some level but I’m thinking the U.S. population is larger as a whole and the bigger issue is the way the U.S. lives vs most of Europe. European towns and cities are built to contain everything you need all within a few miles of the town center versus the U.S. which is MUCH more sprawling so rather than a couple miles it can be 10-30 miles.
Think of the argument on the thread about commuting-apparently people in the U.S. can commute up to 75 miles each way for work where I’m guessing most Europeans are within a mile or two and based on living in Italy for a summer (in 1995) most people hopped on a train or walked a mile or so. That was Rome which is VERY urban but point is people live very close to where they work in Europe vs long distances here. That then means more/larger charging stations so the quantity of stations is considerably more in the U.S. so I’m not saying it needs to be 5 billion but may need to be more like 2.5-3million ???
All valid points and it was an educational seminar. Is this 2/10 or 3/10? Im keeping track, if you make it everyone will throw a party outside of the redbrick house. If @Jamie@ScoutMotors can get us approval?
Certain aspects of revision could end up being quite positive. For example, the South Carolina NEVI plan mentions build out of DC fast chargers that max out at 150KW. When building for the future, using federal funding, why aim so ludicrously low, given what is currently possible? If a revised federal mandate were to set more reasonable minimum charging power targets, they few-months delay could end up improving the effort substantially.
Admittedly, it could certainly veer towards quite a different outcome.
Scout Team and @Jamie@ScoutMotors y’all have some explaining to do. I want a Scout not Rivian. Dabbing up Rivian engineers in the booth, giving a Scout Harvester test mule to Rivian. Rivian possibly creating a Harvester type package for them self’s. Sounds pretty Sketchy.
I would hope it’s for Rivian to build Scout a Zonal Platform and not that Rivian will become a Competitor.
And Obviously Scout isn’t Rivian nor VW, It’s Scout. So Separate yourself, this will only make Court harder.
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I don’t care as long as it’s for Scouts R&D for quality and Architecture for the Harvester and that stuff. But we don’t need Rivian to be like ha gotcha b**tch in a year and releases a EREV. Like I Hope Scout Bolded that in Documents that Rivian is Scout’s b**tch. Excuse all the language but it was needed.VW invested $5.8 billion with Rivian. I don't think they're getting a divorce anytime soon.
Did you hear about the Rivian that got carried about 100ft by the floods caused by Hurricane Helene? Guy got in and drove it away.
The R1T is a decent offroad vehicle stock.
Purposely getting a Rivian stuck at vehicle recovery training class
This weekend I got to attend a vehicle recovery class by Bill Burke (bb4wa.com). Part of the time was in the field (on BLM land designated as open to cross country vehicle travel, so you really are allowed to drive wherever you want in this area). One fun part was watching Bill purposely get...www.rivianforums.com
If the Scout can skip all the trial and error Rivian went through, improve the offroad capability, avoid stuff like frame welds breaking on the first year release of the Jeep Gladiator, etc., I'm okay with Rivian and Scout Motors cuddling as long as the offspring doesn't look like a Rivian. Sorry, but that's a face only a mother can love.
Well as long as its for R&D development I’m okay with it. But it’s still wack, that would be like Mercedes giving Vehicle to BMW to test. Just doesn’t make sense and would be worry some.No problem and understandable. Here's what I can find.
In short, Rivian is bleeding cash and needs VW more than VW needs Rivian. VW gets access to Rivian's electronic architecture. Rivian gets large scale vehicle manufacturing knowledge. Both will reduce manufacturing costs.
Faster, Leaner, More Efficient: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Announce the Launch of their Joint Venture
Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) and Volkswagen Group (XETRA: VOW / VOW3) entered into a transaction agreement to create their new joint venture (JV) – “Rivian and VW Group Technology, LLC”, known as Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies - with a total deal size of up to $5.8 billion, which...www.volkswagen-group.com
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Announce the Launch of their Joint Venture - Newsroom - Rivian
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Rivian, VW Group Forge $5.8B EV Tech Alliance for Next-Gen Electric Vehicles
Rivian partners with Volkswagen in a landmark $5.8B joint venture to develop cutting-edge EV architecture and software. Initial $2.3B investment secured with launches set for 2026-2027.www.stocktitan.net
But it’s cool to know that Scouts are being tested out in the world.
Best thing for ScoutMotors to do is to tell the youtubers to calm down on how they talk about the company. It could really impact reservations. Because people are gonna be like well Scout and Rivian are the same but Rivian is out already better get that then wait for the Scout.
Jeep is offering over $10,000 off the Wagoneer S for Presidents’ Day
Jeep is offering over $10,000 off the Wagoneer S for Presidents' Day
The first electric Jeep in the US is already getting some hefty discounts. Jeep introduced significant savings for President’s Day,...
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Thats a a great way to take a loss lol while also boosting sales.Jeep is offering over $10,000 off the Wagoneer S for Presidents’ Day
Jeep is offering over $10,000 off the Wagoneer S for Presidents' Day
The first electric Jeep in the US is already getting some hefty discounts. Jeep introduced significant savings for President’s Day,...
Sony teases first of-its-kind EV collaboration packed with high-tech features: 'Revolutionize the travel experience'
Perhaps the most notable attribute is the sedan's self-driving technology. The Afeela is equipped with "a total of 40 sensors, including 18 cameras, 1 LIDAR array, nine radar sets and 12 ultrasonic sensors," according to InsideEVs.
The Afeela 1 starts at $102,000, making it one of the most expensive EVs out there. A cheaper version will be released a year later, priced at $86,000
Sony teases first of-its-kind EV collaboration packed with high-tech features: 'Revolutionize the travel experience'
"Developed for the era of autonomous driving."
FSD v1000.5 lol thats a crap ton of equipment.Sony teases first of-its-kind EV collaboration packed with high-tech features: 'Revolutionize the travel experience'
Perhaps the most notable attribute is the sedan's self-driving technology. The Afeela is equipped with "a total of 40 sensors, including 18 cameras, 1 LIDAR array, nine radar sets and 12 ultrasonic sensors," according to InsideEVs.
The Afeela 1 starts at $102,000, making it one of the most expensive EVs out there. A cheaper version will be released a year later, priced at $86,000
Sony teases first of-its-kind EV collaboration packed with high-tech features: 'Revolutionize the travel experience'
"Developed for the era of autonomous driving."www.yahoo.com
German engineering consultancy FEV displayed a Sytech S415 TC turbocharged flat-four engine bound for production in China this year as a range-extender
It's not inherently well balanced, it uses both crankshaft counter weights, and balance shafts to tame it.
It's also a scotch yoke, which no one else is selling. They are notorious for sliding friction and wear in the yoke.
Consider it a very experimental engine. If it were available, I would let other people be the beta testers.
Rivian opens commercial van sales to all businesses | TechCrunch
Rivian will sell its commercial electric vans to any U.S. business that wants one — more than a year since ending an exclusivity deal with backer Amazon.
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The Chevy Blazer EV SS is the first electric Daytona 500 pace car, and it looks ready to race
The Chevy Blazer EV SS is the first electric Daytona 500 pace car, and it looks ready to race
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Automakers urge USDOT to quickly restart federal EV charging program
WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - A group representing automakers and electric vehicle charging companies on Friday urged the U.S. Transportation Department to quickly restart a $5 billion government EV infrastructure program.
On Thursday, the Trump administration said it was suspending the electric vehicle charging program and rescinding approval of state EV charging plans pending a new review.
The Electric Drive Transportation Association, whose members include General Motors (GM.N), opens new tab, Toyota (7203.T), opens new tab, BorgWarner (BWA.N), opens new tab, EVGo (EVGO.O), opens new tab, Stellantis (STLAM.MI), opens new tab, Walmart (WMT.N), opens new tab and others, said it urged the Trump administration "to quickly resume the critical work of the program and minimize uncertainty for states and their businesses, who have invested in infrastructure to serve local and national goals for advanced transportation."
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