Another option while we wait??

[SchnauzerDad]

If Quantumscape comes thru, then they’ll be sittin’ pretty. They’ll have the newest tech, hopefully more range and less costs since they’re invested. VW and Bill Gates are huge investors in QS

 

[joewilk45]

Positive article
https://gmauthority.com/blog/2026/0...tilization-rate-almost-16-percent-in-q2-2026/

 

[joewilk45]

Here's a cool option hopefully is incorporated into Scouts
https://share.google/4c0ioAkBNv3QzKOap

 

[joewilk45]

To be honest VW is not in great shape currently globally and they need to cut jobs and close or sell factories but European unions control the board so they aren't going to approve cost cutting in their areas. So we have to see what the new CEO can do but right now VW is not doing well.

 

[joewilk45]

FYI
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/s...ineers-charged-insider-trading-195623651.html

 

[joewilk45]

Here's where range is no longer a anxiety
If BMW can achieve it Scout can to.
https://www.bmwblog.com/2026/07/27/long-wheelbase-bmw-ix3-571-miles-range-china/

 

[joewilk45]

FYI

 

[joewilk45]

Great scout breakdown
https://www.topspeed.com/scout-motors-explained-vw-backed-off-road-revival/

 

[joewilk45]

Battery advances
https://www.google.com/search?q=wil...oh=3&mtid=tatoaq-fJ6Gf5NoPsbvTkAU#lfId=ChxjMe

 

[joewilk45]

This is what will be being built at Scouts plant alongside scouts who knows maybe beforehand
https://www.autonews.com/volkswagen/audi/an-2027-audi-q9-0728/

 

[joewilk45]

Many options coming
https://topelectricsuv.com/hybrid-trucks/range-extender-models-upcoming/