Dual fuel

[timmyhil]

Yeah, not enough power to drive the wheels directly in my opinion. and an engine with twice the HP would add even more weight and necessitate further battery pack reduction. Which is why I still believe it makes more sense to focus the range extender on recharging, and drive propulsion using ample kw from the battery. Personally, I think I'll pass on the Scout if they go the Ramcharger route

Okay then pass on it.

The Harvester was never supposed to drive its wheels, it was only there to recharge the battery. If you watched the Scout reveal.

 

[JungGravy]

I did watch it, and i'm agreeing with that.
Others have suggested that Scout should build it like the Ramcharger

 

[timmyhil]

I did watch it, and i'm agreeing with that.
Others have suggested that Scout should build it like the Ramcharger

Oh my bad I thought you were saying it should be built like the Ramcharger.

I’m sure that Scout probably looked into it and found that it was more expensive and complicate which would make the Scout sooo expensive.

 

[JBScout]

I have seen the discussions here that the smaller harvester battery will give estimate of 150 mile range and then the generator will get you 500 total (so 350 mile additional estimate). Either the original battery estimate is incorrect or the generator has to be very efficient to recharge the battery more than twice the original charge while driving. Will be interesting to see what information comes out from Scout in the next year.

I have heard something similar. But I've also heard that there will be enough room below the rear cargo area (with the spare being on the back) to house the Harvester and that the battery size and range would not be effected, hence the way they have presented it; 350 miles of EV range and an additional 150 miles with the harvester option.
I've also read that maybe there would be a way to adjust when you ask for the harvester to work, i.e. you have plenty of range to reach your destination but there is no charger there (camping) and you can select for the harvester to kick in after you've reached your destination. Or, you are on a long trip and would like the harvester to trickle charge while driving so you don't have to charge until you reach your destination where there are available chargers.

 

[timmyhil]

From what i’ve heard from prople who met Scott at the Event. He said that the battery size would be smaller but it would use the QuantumScape Solid State Batteries.

 

[Scooby24]

Solid state batteries?! I'M ALL IN!

 

[timmyhil]

If anyone wants more info go to my thread on it, its been recently updated with latest news.

https://www.scoutevforum.com/forum/threads/powerco-possible-battery-manufacturer-for-scout-ev.11307/

 

[RC616]

I have heard something similar. But I've also heard that there will be enough room below the rear cargo area (with the spare being on the back) to house the Harvester and that the battery size and range would not be effected, hence the way they have presented it; 350 miles of EV range and an additional 150 miles with the harvester option.
I've also read that maybe there would be a way to adjust when you ask for the harvester to work, i.e. you have plenty of range to reach your destination but there is no charger there (camping) and you can select for the harvester to kick in after you've reached your destination. Or, you are on a long trip and would like the harvester to trickle charge while driving so you don't have to charge until you reach your destination where there are available chargers.

For the Terra (what I reserved) where is the spare tire going to be stored? I assumed under the bed in back like most pickups. That may impact the battery size to accommodate the harvester and tire. The solid state batteries would be fantastic both from storage capacity and taking advantage of the increased charging capabilities. If we are taking bets on harvester layout, I am going with Solid state battery with pure electric range of 300 miles (15% smaller battery than pure electric model) harvester can be turned on or off but when on it would kick in at the 150 mile mark (50% charge) to charge battery and allow for additional 220 miles by offsetting the usage of second half of battery. Anyone else have a guess?