Your EV should be fixable, but in a field? I would rather it didnt break in the first place VW? I dont want to mess with an 400/800v system in the middle of a muddy field.. www.motorauthority.com/news/1145469... - ThreadSky

robdickinson.bsky.social • 78 days ago

Your EV should be fixable, but in a field? I would rather it didnt break in the first place VW?

I dont want to mess with an 400/800v system in the middle of a muddy field..

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145469_scout-you-should-be-able-to-fix-your-ev-in-the-field

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denimlacesinger.bsky.social•78 days ago

I had a scout. I loved it. I was all in, reading the article until I got to the $60,000 tag. :/

robdickinson.bsky.social•78 days ago

New cars esp bigger ones are very spendy now.

No idea on the old scout they I assume were US only or something?

denimlacesinger.bsky.social•78 days ago

True. Mine was '78 International. (We didn't have to say 'Harvester.') Only 2 wheel drive, but very low 1st gear. Picture 3 teenage gals with the convertible top off. It was a blast!

bowenweeks.bsky.social•78 days ago

I think they're referring more to things like the axles, tie-rods, and bodywork that's more likely to break while off-roading than the actual electric architecture. The article refers specifically to them using screws instead of adhesives like many other companies are moving towards.

robdickinson.bsky.social•78 days ago

Wait who is using adhesive for axles and tie-rods? Or body work?

bowenweeks.bsky.social•78 days ago

Adhesive is more specific to bodywork. Rather than have a body panel or wheel well attached with twelve screws, it's attached with three and glue instead. But also in the article they talked about using common OEMs so you don't have bespoke items (like tie-rods) with limited inventory.

robdickinson.bsky.social•78 days ago

Its a VW vehicle right? They specialize in parts bin builds?

I guess glue is fine in places in vehicles you are not abusing off road

bowenweeks.bsky.social•78 days ago

I talked with one of their brand managers at CES and was surprised at how strongly they pushed back when I mentioned VW and Rivian (partnered with VW). They were emphatic that this is not a VW clone: they say it's a separate brand "backed" (read: funded) by VW and using Rivian tech, no shared parts.

robdickinson.bsky.social•78 days ago

That would be a surprise

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