Snow covered head lights on EV's

[No_Remorse]

Just saw this article on snow-covered lights on EV's and how Rivian potentially solved it:

https://www.thedrive.com/news/rivia...e-of-electric-truck-owners-biggest-complaints

Since Rivian and Scout have a "relationship" from an internal tech perspective, wondering if they may borrow some other tech like this for the Scout? Either way it would be good if snow-covered lights were solved for since I'd like to take the Traveler everywhere!

 

[maynard]

Good idea/patent from Rivian... Even if they can't borrow it - they could certainly license it.

 

[NukeDukem]

Surprised this has taken this long. I remember spending 15-20 minutes in the freezing rain chipping ice off the headlights and brake lights.

 

[Scout345]

I'm not sure why a heated headlight washer spray wouldn't achieve the same thing and more, especially actual cleaning; plus still have the ability to cut through accumulated ice and snow.
A million cars have them, required on most cars in Europe, basically just need a more powerful washer motor and some tubing and nozzles. Could be a separate switch or linked to windshield wipers.

 

[maynard]

I'm not sure why a heated headlight washer spray wouldn't achieve the same thing and more, especially actual cleaning; plus still have the ability to cut through accumulated ice and snow.
A million cars have them, required on most cars in Europe, basically just need a more powerful washer motor and some tubing and nozzles. Could be a separate switch or linked to windshield wipers.

You're right - Mercedes has done this for a long time...