Harvester Rex Tuning/chipping

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e_volk46

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Let's talk about the Range Extender. AKA the reason many customers are buying a Scout. From my research on the topic of what EPA considers a 'range extender', this EPA classification only applies when a vehicle's gas-powered range does not exceed its electric-powered range. This is the reason the BMW i3 fuel tank on the Rex was software-limited to 1.9 gallons to not break this (stupid) rule. You could easily tune to remove this limitation as well as make the Rex available under 80% charge (factory it would only be available under 6%)

I'm hoping the Scout Harvester will be easily tunable to give some of these optional benefits to the consumer as well. I've owned VW GTI's that were highly configurable via OBD2 and would like to think VW will be lending some software to the Scout, although I'm not sure if that's a given.

What are others' thoughts on this, do you agree/disagree on this being important? Does anyone else care about this? In the case of the BMW i3, it made the difference between the car being an in-city commuter only, and it being easily driveable cross-country. I want to be able to drive a full day trip without the use of any chargers if I so choose.
 
Let's talk about the Range Extender. AKA the reason many customers are buying a Scout. From my research on the topic of what EPA considers a 'range extender', this EPA classification only applies when a vehicle's gas-powered range does not exceed its electric-powered range. This is the reason the BMW i3 fuel tank on the Rex was software-limited to 1.9 gallons to not break this (stupid) rule. You could easily tune to remove this limitation as well as make the Rex available under 80% charge (factory it would only be available under 6%)

I'm hoping the Scout Harvester will be easily tunable to give some of these optional benefits to the consumer as well. I've owned VW GTI's that were highly configurable via OBD2 and would like to think VW will be lending some software to the Scout, although I'm not sure if that's a given.

What are others' thoughts on this, do you agree/disagree on this being important? Does anyone else care about this? In the case of the BMW i3, it made the difference between the car being an in-city commuter only, and it being easily driveable cross-country. I want to be able to drive a full day trip without the use of any chargers if
The upcoming Ramcharger's gas extender range far exceeds its electric-only range. Perhaps the EPA rule has changed or it's being interpreted differently?
 
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Ultimately the generator powers the battery which drives the wheels. No matter what extensions and chip changes are used you are still driving via the battery. If you can charge at home for half the cost of fuel-why would you want the hassle. I get it maybe on a 2500 mile adventure but for daily driving I don’t know why you’d want to do that unless you’re an oil exec and supporting your stock 😀.
I personally would never modify chips during warranty phase as the warranty is critical for me for the issues-especially on a brand new start up model.
Ultimately I’m going straight EV because I’ve learned a ton and I live in the NE so it m comfortable on 350mile range. Maybe others in the Midwest would find chip changing a viable risk/improvement
 
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The upcoming Ramcharger's gas extender range far exceeds its electric-only range. Perhaps the EPA rule has changed or it's being interpreted differently?
Ok so I looked further and it turned out BMW actually did that for extra tax credits in California. It’s possible too that’s changed or no longer a credit for manufacturers.
 
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Ultimately the generator powers the battery which drives the wheels. No matter what extensions and chip changes are used you are still driving via the battery. If you can be barge at home for half the cost of fuel-why would you want the hassle. I get it maybe on a 2500 mile adventure but for daily driving I don’t know why you’d want to do that unless you’re an oil exec and supporting your stock 😀.
I personally would never modify chips during warranty phase as the warranty is critical for me for the issues-especially on a brand new start up model.
Ultimately I’m going straight EV because I’ve learned a ton and I live in the NE so it m comfortable on 350mile range. Maybe others in the Midwest would find chip changing a viable risk/improvement
I see both sides, for me it would be great to have the harvester running on-call. Even if I have it parked as an alternate charge source in an emergency, albeit as a last resort. I just love the idea of the versatility. 95% of the time will be electric-only for sure.
 
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I see both sides, for me it would be great to have the harvester running on-call. Even if I have it parked as an alternate charge source in an emergency, albeit as a last resort. I just love the idea of the versatility. 95% of the time will be electric-only for sure.
I could see having an override control for the use as emergency charging during storms and power outages. Maybe it’s an override that happens when parked. This was discussed a bit previously but my concern is the idiot that decides to keep truck in garage while charging and a kid goes out and dies from exhaust fumes. I guess all you can do is put a lot of warnings that the gen is just like engine and shouldn’t idle in an enclosed space !!?🤷🏻‍♂️
 
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Let's talk about the Range Extender. AKA the reason many customers are buying a Scout. From my research on the topic of what EPA considers a 'range extender', this EPA classification only applies when a vehicle's gas-powered range does not exceed its electric-powered range.


Debunked before:


That is nothing to do with EPA. That was about optional California CARB credits for a new specific class called BEVx.

It was entirely optional, and only done for extra California CARB credits. From the looks of things BMW seemed to have a hand in creating this new class, and only BMW every built a vehicle to qualify for them.

I think it's very safe to say that Scout will not be pursuing BEVx credits.
 
I could see having an override control for the use as emergency charging during storms and power outages. Maybe it’s an override that happens when parked. This was discussed a bit previously but my concern is the idiot that decides to keep truck in garage while charging and a kid goes out and dies from exhaust fumes. I guess all you can do is put a lot of warnings that the gen is just like engine and shouldn’t idle in an enclosed space !!?🤷🏻‍♂️
Yes! An override or “park and charge” mode would be fantastic, even if it charged very slowly. Peace of mind and the ability to boondock out farther.

You have a legitimate concern with the enclosed spaces but with warnings and notices I don’t see it being a problem, especially if you’re required to physically be near the vehicle when starting it (verify open garage doors etc).

So much potential Scout has here! Lets hope it turns out the way we want it!
 
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