Stumbled onto this coverage of CEO’s comments on Scout this week.
https://apple.news/AMxfhi2QaSKW-x-98ZtqXMg
Have seen most of the details elsewhere BUT big revelation for me was that the delay may partly be due to re-engineering the Harvester engine to allow non-upright (conventional) packaging which requires redesigning engine oil management system.
Already not a fan of the rear mounted Harvester “modular” concept BUT getting the engine lubrication re-engineering done correctly will be critical. Remember the Pontiac Fiero which took a perfectly reliable engine and redesigned the lubrication system for “packaging”. Turned out to be a durability problem due to inconsistent engine oil delivery to critical components.
One more reason (excuse?) for me to keep my EV reservation and a second ICE vehicle around for all of the needs that a EREV fulfills.
https://apple.news/AMxfhi2QaSKW-x-98ZtqXMg
Have seen most of the details elsewhere BUT big revelation for me was that the delay may partly be due to re-engineering the Harvester engine to allow non-upright (conventional) packaging which requires redesigning engine oil management system.
Already not a fan of the rear mounted Harvester “modular” concept BUT getting the engine lubrication re-engineering done correctly will be critical. Remember the Pontiac Fiero which took a perfectly reliable engine and redesigned the lubrication system for “packaging”. Turned out to be a durability problem due to inconsistent engine oil delivery to critical components.
One more reason (excuse?) for me to keep my EV reservation and a second ICE vehicle around for all of the needs that a EREV fulfills.
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