Weird. When I opened your article to read this showed as an extra article. Maybe it copied over wrong. My bad. I’ll remove it-really weird
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Here’s a screen capture of the other article but every time I try to copy it, it duplicates your article. Not sure why????
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I know. Just scratching my head. If you are up for it maybe you can try to pull in other article. Just don’t know why it keeps pulling in your article
Dunno. I'm too tired to monkey with it. I'll just delete itI know. Just scratching my head. If you are up for it maybe you can try to pull in other article. Just don’t know why it keeps pulling in your article
My only hang up-because haters gonna hate but that little battery whaling away drove me nuts. It’s like Jay wants to push it to 70mph
The whining when it was driving? That drove me nuts too. It actually never even thought of battery noises, although in hindsight I can see how that would make some sense (sort of like the coil whine I get from my GPU
).However, my mind jumped straight to gear whine. You get that sort of gear whine from a bunch of things. Straight cut gears, and poorly setup differentials. As its a prototype, primarily designed to be driven on/off stage at events, that is sort of expected? Or at least not a surprise.
".. gas-burning engine is instead mated to a generator that offers up to 202 kW of peak charging capability, or as much as 130 kW of continuous charging capability..."
"....With a full charge and a full 27-gallon tank, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger can drive up to 690 miles non-stop. It can rip off 0–60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. You can travel an estimated 145 miles on the battery alone in the right conditions. Even with a completely dead battery, using just the juice that the V-6 will spin up through the generator on the go, you’ll be able to tow a 14,000-lb trailer from the bumper..".
"...The generator builds charge for a 92-kWH Lithium-Ion battery pack that sends its juice to one of two electric drive motors—one for the front wheels, one for the rear wheels. Those electric drive modules (EDMs, as the engineers called them) feature 15:1 coaxial gearsets and power inverter modules at each end. The front module offers 250 kW (335 hp) of power while the rear EDM offers slightly less—248 kW (332 hp) and can be had with an electronic locking differential for off-roading. (Initially, the rear motor was reportedly rated for 238 kW, so that one has gotten stronger as the truck has moved closer to production.)..."
Weight 7507 pounds... if correct...it will eat tires
Ram
2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Aims to Offer Best of Both Worlds When it Debuts Later this Year - Hagerty Media
The driveline sounds rather complicated, but in practice, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger might indeed be the best of the gas and electric worlds.
www.hagerty.com
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Cool to learn more but I’d never buy a Ram".. gas-burning engine is instead mated to a generator that offers up to 202 kW of peak charging capability, or as much as 130 kW of continuous charging capability..."
"....With a full charge and a full 27-gallon tank, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger can drive up to 690 miles non-stop. It can rip off 0–60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. You can travel an estimated 145 miles on the battery alone in the right conditions. Even with a completely dead battery, using just the juice that the V-6 will spin up through the generator on the go, you’ll be able to tow a 14,000-lb trailer from the bumper..".
"...The generator builds charge for a 92-kWH Lithium-Ion battery pack that sends its juice to one of two electric drive motors—one for the front wheels, one for the rear wheels. Those electric drive modules (EDMs, as the engineers called them) feature 15:1 coaxial gearsets and power inverter modules at each end. The front module offers 250 kW (335 hp) of power while the rear EDM offers slightly less—248 kW (332 hp) and can be had with an electronic locking differential for off-roading. (Initially, the rear motor was reportedly rated for 238 kW, so that one has gotten stronger as the truck has moved closer to production.)..."
Weight 7507 pounds... if correct...it will eat tires
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2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Aims to Offer Best of Both Worlds When it Debuts Later this Year - Hagerty Media
The driveline sounds rather complicated, but in practice, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger might indeed be the best of the gas and electric worlds.
That is without a doubt a-lot less eco friendly than the Scout’s. Since Ram using a V6 and not a I4 engine.".. gas-burning engine is instead mated to a generator that offers up to 202 kW of peak charging capability, or as much as 130 kW of continuous charging capability..."
"....With a full charge and a full 27-gallon tank, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger can drive up to 690 miles non-stop. It can rip off 0–60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. You can travel an estimated 145 miles on the battery alone in the right conditions. Even with a completely dead battery, using just the juice that the V-6 will spin up through the generator on the go, you’ll be able to tow a 14,000-lb trailer from the bumper..".
"...The generator builds charge for a 92-kWH Lithium-Ion battery pack that sends its juice to one of two electric drive motors—one for the front wheels, one for the rear wheels. Those electric drive modules (EDMs, as the engineers called them) feature 15:1 coaxial gearsets and power inverter modules at each end. The front module offers 250 kW (335 hp) of power while the rear EDM offers slightly less—248 kW (332 hp) and can be had with an electronic locking differential for off-roading. (Initially, the rear motor was reportedly rated for 238 kW, so that one has gotten stronger as the truck has moved closer to production.)..."
Weight 7507 pounds... if correct...it will eat tires
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Ram
2026 Ram 1500 Ramcharger Aims to Offer Best of Both Worlds When it Debuts Later this Year - Hagerty Media
The driveline sounds rather complicated, but in practice, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger might indeed be the best of the gas and electric worlds.
Ive also have said this a few times take everything that Ram says with a grain of salt. Stellantis is killing everyone of their brands from the inside out. And Ram already pushed back the BEV version, so the chances of the EREV being cancelled soon is a 50% chance.
Donut Labs and the electric motors everyone has been talking about
This startup says it has solved the problem with hub motors.
arstechnica.com
Interesting article, we will have to wait and see once in production. Thanks for the post.Donut Labs and the electric motors everyone has been talking about
This startup says it has solved the problem with hub motors.
EV satisfaction rising but challenges remains, J.D. Power study finds
Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study, released today, highlights key trends in EV adoption, public charging, and vehicle quality.
Despite a 9.1% market share for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in 2024—an increase from 8.4% in 2023—EV growth is expected to remain flat in 2025. One major reason is the uncertainty around EV tax incentives and public charging funding, as the current administration considers reducing or eliminating these programs.
Education gaps for first-time buyers
A significant challenge remains in EV education. The study found that while 69% of first-time EV buyers received some form of training, only 12% were informed about total ownership costs. Brent Gruber, J.D. Power’s executive director of EV practice, emphasized that better education from dealers and manufacturers is needed to shorten the learning curve for new EV owners.
Top-ranked EVs
Premium BEVs: The BMW iX ranked highest overall with a score of 790, followed by the BMW i4 (783) and Rivian R1S (770).
Mass Market BEVs: The Hyundai IONIQ 6 ranked highest (751), followed by the Kia EV6 (743) and Chevrolet Equinox EV (737).
The EV market is evolving rapidly, and while challenges remain, growing product options, improved quality, and better charging infrastructure are contributing to a stronger EV ownership experience.
Mass market quality outperforms premium models
The study found that mass market BEVs experience fewer problems than premium EVs, continuing a trend from previous years. Seven of the top 10 BEVs with the fewest reported problems came from the mass market category.
PHEVs emerging as an alternative
For consumers unsure about fully electric vehicles, premium plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) may offer a satisfactory alternative. Satisfaction scores for premium PHEVs reached 741, exceeding those of mass market BEVs (725) and mass market PHEVs (632).
Public Charging Improves
Public charging remains a concern, although the study notes improved satisfaction among mass market BEV owners. The Tesla Supercharger network opening to more brands has contributed to this progress. Satisfaction scores for mass market BEV owners increased by 86 points in the past year, though they still trail behind premium BEV owners, who report higher satisfaction (551) with charging availability.
EV Owners Committed to Staying Electric
The study found that 94% of BEV owners plan to purchase another EV, reinforcing a strong consumer commitment to the technology. Only 12% of EV owners are considering switching back to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.
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Is this more fake media? From the pictures that have been shown I dont see anything with the wetlands being disturbed.
wach.com
Is this more fake media? From the pictures that have been shown I dont see anything with the wetlands being disturbed.
Work being done to preserve 5,000 acres of wetlands amid Scout Motors build
A plan that has been in development for over a year aims to protect the region’s wetlands.
wach.com
It seems this is true. Permit was give to move forward last year.@Jamie@ScoutMotors
Is this more fake media? From the pictures that have been shown I dont see anything with the wetlands being disturbed.
Work being done to preserve 5,000 acres of wetlands amid Scout Motors build
A plan that has been in development for over a year aims to protect the region’s wetlands.
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I expect it’s difficult to tell from wide pics exactly what the environmental implications are, that’s why they have experienced experts evaluate this stuff and make recommendations. This is talking about mitigation in another location so it shouldn’t impact building the factory, ie I don’t see any bad news here.
Seems reasonable that a large factory site would disturb natural habitats. It's also reasonable that some land gets set aside for preservation and is exactly what Volkswagen did in Chattanooga. They converted roughly 90 acres to wetlands, built a massive solar farm, and separately donated 1500 acres to the Cherokee National Forest. No doubt the Scout campus will have similar things going on.@Jamie@ScoutMotors
Is this more fake media? From the pictures that have been shown I dont see anything with the wetlands being disturbed.
Work being done to preserve 5,000 acres of wetlands amid Scout Motors build
A plan that has been in development for over a year aims to protect the region’s wetlands.
You can read at this SC state government link what the US Army Corps of Engineers determined the wetlands impact of the project would be.@Jamie@ScoutMotors
Is this more fake media? From the pictures that have been shown I dont see anything with the wetlands being disturbed.
Work being done to preserve 5,000 acres of wetlands amid Scout Motors build
A plan that has been in development for over a year aims to protect the region’s wetlands.
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