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.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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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.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”
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@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.
That thing is hideous.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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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?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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You've gotta read the post to understand the context.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?
there is not enough coffee in the world...You've gotta read the post to understand the context.
Looks like the birth child of the Honda E and the electric Mini Cooper. Abstinence is worth it sometimesAnother very clean design concept from which to draw inspiration.
Audi apprentices turn vintage NSU Prinz into electric hot rod
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Another very clean design concept from which to draw inspiration.
Audi apprentices turn vintage NSU Prinz into electric hot rod
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You must be the hall monitorPlease stop... no, really.
Nahhh... just some of your posts make my eyes bleed... and again, not enough coffee in the world.You must be the hall monitor
LMAO! All in good fun I hope!Nahhh... just some of your posts make my eyes bleed... and again, not enough coffee in the world.
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.Nahhh... just some of your posts make my eyes bleed... and again, not enough coffee in the world.
Did you go spin Moby yet Jamie? Get on it!!!The NSU inspiration is very clear, but some of the original designs were "different". I've said it before, but our design team is stoked to be working on this project.