Scout Launch Delayed Until 2028 Summer: Report

[PMurphy]

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.

 

[Knownman]

Look at Donut lab they claim the've broken the code and have a solid state battery now being used in upcoming electric motor cycle. And is currently being tested by a third party Finland lab check it out.

And then there is this? Not sure if Donut Labs is being 100% honest or if this guy isn't as smart as he professes to be but in either case the technology isn't anywhere near ready, if it is even a viable option at all.

 

[joewilk45]

Well we shall see in final testing regardless seems BYD has made strides with LFP batteries ready now
https://insideevs.com/news/789094/byd-second-generation-blade-battery/

 

[joewilk45]

Simply do you think battery technology will be better in two years currently 325 miles is acceptable in two years I think we hit 450 and I'm a buyer

 

[4sallypat]

Simply do you think battery technology will be better in two years currently 325 miles is acceptable in two years I think we hit 450 and I'm a buyer

It will be quite awhile before new battery tech is adopted and considered safe for EVs.

NCM and LFP after 15 years considered safe enough to use.

I figure at my current age, I will be at my RMD (Required Minimum Distribution) age before I see solid state, sodium, or new tech EV batteries being produced.

Let's see how many people know "RMD".....

 

[joewilk45]

I think by end of 2028 you'll see major mass production batteries being used in new 2029 offerings and Scout being one of the early adopters. I believe Tesla just made a patent on a roller process of producing batteries and the Chinese will lead the way

 

[joewilk45]

I'm 4 yrs away from RMD 's and we should all be happy we have RMD's in my case it stands for Raised my daughters

 

[Roger 123]

Simply do you think battery technology will be better in two years currently 325 miles is acceptable in two years I think we hit 450 and I'm a buyer

Yes, I think the technology will be better, but will Scout be able to pivot from what they are designing today to integrate the new tech?

At some point the tech needs to be "bolted down" so to speak. These cars need to be crash tested and certified probably 1-2 years before production. So will the batteries be better in '28, sure. Will they be able to be put into a '28 Scout, nope. Maybe in the '32 refresh.

I'm 15 years out from RMD's but I have mostly Roth's so they won't be a huge issue!

AND I raised two daughters and have a grand daughter!