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This is a concept from Aehra, an Italian startup. I like the aero effects to reduce the drag coefficient, which is important for an EV and to counter the Scout's boxy design.
Hood vents, front intake and side vents...looks cool. Should Scout incorporate this type of aero effects for their designs?

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Harumph said:
This is a concept from Aehra, an Italian startup. I like the aero effects to reduce the drag coefficient, which is important for an EV and to counter the Scout's boxy design.
Hood vents, front intake and side vents...looks cool. Should Scout incorporate this type of aero effects for their designs?

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This screams Italian design design and looks great. Fundamentally the Scout needs to be a box if they are going for the heritage connection. Integrating active aero dynamics is great if it fits the look but I don’t think Scout will be successful if their primary approach is range and sleek aero dynamics.
Personally I think the approach needs to be: How do we get the best mileage possible from a rugged box on wheels that provides people with utility, open air enjoyment and flexible use while respecting the heritage of Scout.
I can say right now-in conjunction with the Volvo post the other day, that if this vehicle becomes a rounded out, CUV designed for a 450 mile range then I’m out because fundamentally that would mean Scout missed their own mark and missed big.
And their own hype video clearly ended with “we don’t intend to miss”
 
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J Alynn said:
This screams Italian design design and looks great. Fundamentally the Scout needs to be a box if they are going for the heritage connection. Integrating active aero dynamics is great if it fits the look but I don’t think Scout will be successful if their primary approach is range and sleek aero dynamics.
Personally I think the approach needs to be: How do we get the best mileage possible from a rugged box on wheels that provides people with utility, open air enjoyment and flexible use while respecting the heritage of Scout.
I can say right now-in conjunction with the Volvo post the other day, that if this vehicle becomes a rounded out, CUV designed for a 450 mile range then I’m out because fundamentally that would mean Scout missed their own mark and missed big.
And their own hype video clearly ended with “we don’t intend to miss”
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I agree with you and do not feel Scout should incorporate any sort of side-venting aerodynamic features, etc. However there is something that sort of bugs me.... too many EVs have these monolithic pieces of plastic where grills, fairings, bumpers, etc used to be (volvo, lower-end tesla, mustang, etc.). And for some reason a lot of EV manufacturers feel the need to put lights on their cars or trucks that span the entire width of the vehicle. Why? I have no idea. Obviously an EV doesn't need a grill but cars just look so odd without something to fill the space.
 
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We don't have to worry about Scout becoming a crossover or not being boxy enough.

Scout Motors has defined what "Scout heritage" means, embodied with a modern design language.

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@JAlynn -

I agree with you and do not feel Scout should incorporate any sort of side-venting aerodynamic features, etc. However there is something that sort of bugs me.... too many EVs have these monolithic pieces of plastic where grills, fairings, bumpers, etc used to be (volvo, lower-end tesla, mustang, etc.). And for some reason a lot of EV manufacturers feel the need to put lights on their cars or trucks that span the entire width of the vehicle. Why? I have no idea. Obviously an EV doesn't need a grill but cars just look so odd without something to fill the space.
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Completely agree with you on the front grills. Why can’t it be a sculpted grill with a recessed backplate with a dark finish so the raised portion looks like a grill rather than plastic as you noted. I commented early on that if frunk is offered with generator space or other storage an active damper/vent cover could replace the fixed back plate so some airflow could enter the frunk as needed for venting
 
This is not for me, however i know there are several people on this forum who are interested in removable doors.
These inserts are manufactured/sold by a 3rd party for the vehicle aftermarket.

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Harumph said:
This is a concept from Aehra, an Italian startup. I like the aero effects to reduce the drag coefficient, which is important for an EV and to counter the Scout's boxy design.
Hood vents, front intake and side vents...looks cool. Should Scout incorporate this type of aero effects for their designs?

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Okay... are you trolling us or is this April 1st? That is a great design... for Honda, Alfa, Fiat, Nissan, Volvo.... you are aware a Scout is a TRUCK right?
 
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Okay... are you trolling us or is this April 1st? That is a great design... for Honda, Alfa, Fiat, Nissan, Volvo.... you are aware a Scout is a TRUCK right?
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You've gotta read the post to understand the context. ;)
 
Another very clean design concept from which to draw inspiration.

Audi apprentices turn vintage NSU Prinz into electric hot rod
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GotScout said:
Nahhh... just some of your posts make my eyes bleed... and again, not enough coffee in the world.
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:ROFLMAO: You were (are) probably a bully. If you do not like my posts and have a lack of self control then you should block me so you do not feel compelled to read them. It will be a shame if you bleed-out through your weak eye holes.
 
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