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EV owners suddenly realize they’re being conned - The Daily Bo Snerdley

Three California residents last week filed a lawsuit against Tesla for what they claim is false advertising over the car’s range. But why stop at Tesla? And why just sue over false claims about range when every other claim about EVs is also a lie? The lawsuit comes in the wake of a Reuters...

thedailybs.com

 

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Scout motors will you be willing to post where all the raw materials will be coming from to make your batteries? I’m sure you don’t have that figured out now but when you do will you?

 

[Jamie@ScoutMotors]

Not to point out the obvious, but the dailybs isn't known to be a neutral news source.

And that's not to diminish any Tesla owners that feel Tesla mislead them.

On our battery content - you are correct that it is still too early. That said, there are currently major incentives to source materials from North America as much as possible.

In general more money is being spent on battery research than ever in history. Nearly everything we own has batteries these days. The race is on to create better batteries with more range/power, that are more recyclable, have a smaller footprint and weigh less. Let's see where things go from here, but this isn't limited to cars.

 

[Bodie]

This article is the daily BS. The people bringing the lawsuit will lose. They haven't been conned, they're just ignorant and that is their fault. I would bet money that I can exceed the EPA range on ANY EV, hybrid or ICE vehicle. I can also drive those same vehicles to NOT meet the EPA range by driving like an idiot.

 

[Scoutnron]

Not to point out the obvious, but the dailybs isn't known to be a neutral news source.

And that's not to diminish any Tesla owners that feel Tesla mislead them.

On our battery content - you are correct that it is still too early. That said, there are currently major incentives to source materials from North America as much as possible.

In general more money is being spent on battery research than ever in history. Nearly everything we own has batteries these days. The race is on to create better batteries with more range/power, that are more recyclable, have a smaller footprint and weigh less. Let's see where things go from here, but this isn't limited to cars.

Thanks for your reply Will this new scout be self driving. like the Teslas. And any word on the suspension yet? I’m really hoping you choose to go with solid axles. The solid axles work really well on the jeep wranglers for people that like to go off Roading and people that just use them to go to the grocery store.

 

[Jamie@ScoutMotors]

Thanks for your reply Will this new scout be self driving. like the Teslas. And any word on the suspension yet? I’m really hoping you choose to go with solid axles. The solid axles work really well on the jeep wranglers for people that like to go off Roading and people that just use them to go to the grocery store.

Nothing official yet. That said, we have stated publicly that we intend to build a proper rugged offroad vehicle. We have said it is a clean sheet of paper design specifically for the Scout and that it will be body on frame and not just built on a unibody skate-board EV platform. The full technical specs, including our drivetrain and suspension setups, will be announced once everything is finalized. Stay tuned.

 

[Geno]

EV owners suddenly realize they’re being conned - The Daily Bo Snerdley

Three California residents last week filed a lawsuit against Tesla for what they claim is false advertising over the car’s range. But why stop at Tesla? And why just sue over false claims about range when every other claim about EVs is also a lie? The lawsuit comes in the wake of a Reuters...

thedailybs.com

I have to agree with @Bodie. An EV's range is hugely dependent on the driver. The range than most, if not all, manufacturers advertise is the best case scenario, and it's "up to" . Some drivers will see the agvertized range and maybe even more. Others will be way under, but there are many variables that go into it.

We have a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV. GM claims around 260 miles of range. We actually routinely get over 300. Speaking of idiot drivers That 300 miles number from a full charge is what we get when my wife drives. When I use it, that range estimate quickly drops by about 15%. I still can't figure out why

 

[GotScout]

Oh the irony... as VW blast the world with the new TURBO GAS Atlas....

https://www.vw.com/en/models/atlas.html

You'd think if they were going to walk and talk the walk... it would start there.

 

[GotScout]

I have to agree with @Bodie. An EV's range is hugely dependent on the driver. The range than most, if not all, manufacturers advertise is the best case scenario, and it's "up to" . Some drivers will see the agvertized range and maybe even more. Others will be way under, but there are many variables that go into it.

We have a 2023 Chevy Bolt EV. GM claims around 260 miles of range. We actually routinely get over 300. Speaking of idiot drivers That 300 miles number from a full charge is what we get when my wife drives. When I use it, that range estimate quickly drops by about 15%. I still can't figure out why

My 345 powered Scout has gotten up to 45 mpg... of course that was just from Mammoth Lakes to Bishop, down hill, mostly coasting.

 

[GotScout]

Not to point out the obvious, but the dailybs isn't known to be a neutral news source.

And that's not to diminish any Tesla owners that feel Tesla mislead them.

On our battery content - you are correct that it is still too early. That said, there are currently major incentives to source materials from North America as much as possible.

In general more money is being spent on battery research than ever in history. Nearly everything we own has batteries these days. The race is on to create better batteries with more range/power, that are more recyclable, have a smaller footprint and weigh less. Let's see where things go from here, but this isn't limited to cars.

What about mostly spent uranium pellets? I figure one or two of those could keep you running for a million miles or so, before recharge is needed.

 

[Geno]

What about mostly spent uranium pellets? I figure one or two of those could keep you running for a million miles or so, before recharge is needed.

That only works if you have a DeLorean.

 

[R1TVT]

I can tell you from experience that TESLA;s ethos has been "over-promise & under-deliver" on a number of fronts in an effort to influence buyers and investors. I'm sorta shocked there hasn't been more SEC digging into some of the claims. Still waiting on that 40K CT too.