Official: Scout EV Pickup & SUV debut w/ Gas Range Extender, 4x4, BOF, Lockers, Sway Bar Disconnect -- All Specs, Wallpapers, Videos

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Rear Window Flip-Up (Scout Traveler Liftgate) & 40/20/40 Split Seats – New Photo

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New Traveler Sketch w/ New Wheels Style

 

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Air Suspension Won’t be Standard / Universal Across Scout Lineup

 

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4-Cylinder Harvester Engine Confirmed by CEO Scott! + 0-60mph, range, payload, towing discussions

 

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Cabana Top + Scout Binoculars – New Pics

 

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Jay Leno drives Scout Hybrid Harvester – Towing Capacity, Gas Fuel Tank Capacity, More Specs Revealed

 

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Scout Traveler Ghost Rallye Stripes Colors Previews

 

[Ondood]

The google/waymo system is geofenced and also flawed in terms of hardware. It’s nowhere near prime time and they’ve been working on it forever.

A lot of the interventions seem to be solvable with software. I’m skeptical VW can even license their way to functional software since they’ve already blown a massive amount of cash and have little to show for it and seem to be pivoting to a Rivian partnership.

My guess is that Ford will beat Scout to many of their technical milestones. The Lightning has many slide in camper options since it is just a F150 bed. The Scout is a brand new platform and it might as well be vaporware at this point. I wouldn’t hand them a trophy for announcing specs 3 years in advance. Not sure if you’ve seen Ford’s development capabilities demonstrated with their Pike’s Peak program but they are light years ahead of everyone in terms of suspension design prototyping… Rivian sends an employee to the race in a stock truck ?‍













It’s clear that many of these companies are embracing the potential of IoT and connected devices in their vehicles, which is helping to shape the future of automotive technology. For businesses looking to integrate IoT into their operations, platforms like https://www.cogniteq.com/internet-things offer tailored solutions that can optimize connected systems, improve device communication, and enhance user experiences—something that could be crucial for the likes of Ford or VW as they continue to innovate.

I agree with your points regarding the challenges faced by Waymo and the potential pitfalls of VW’s approach. The fact that Google/Waymo's system is geofenced and has hardware limitations means they still have a long way to go before it’s truly ready for widespread adoption. Software improvements could indeed resolve many of the issues, but it’s hard to overlook the fact that significant investments have yet to produce results that meet the expectations set by many.
As for VW’s situation, I’m with you. The massive spending with little to show for it and their pivot toward a Rivian partnership makes me question their ability to catch up or license their way into success in the near term. Their focus on software, while essential, might not be enough without significant progress in hardware and infrastructure.
Regarding Ford and Scout, I think you’re right about Ford’s strong position. The Lightning’s versatility with its F150 bed and the company’s proven track record with development, like in the Pike’s Peak program, shows their clear lead in vehicle design and prototyping. Scout, on the other hand, still seems like a question mark. Their new platform, as you said, could be perceived as vaporware unless they can deliver something tangible soon.
Overall, Ford seems well on track to outpace many of the new entrants.

 

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Range Extender Harvester EREV Engine to be 4 Cylinder and Built in Mexico

 

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Cabana top opening in action (videos)

 

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Scout Concepts to be at 2025 IH Scout & Truck Nationals in Ohio (June 13-15)








April 2025 Scout Production Plant Construction Update








White Scout Traveler SUV Design Buck Prototype Photos

 

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Revealed: Green Scout Traveler Off-Road Concept

 

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Scout Terra pickup in new Silo Green Metallic color and on 37" tires

Photos / specs: https://www.scoutevforum.com/forum/threads/scout-terra-in-new-silo-green-metallic-color.14763/

 

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Scout Has 150K+ Reservations Now. 85% For Harvester EREV Hybrid

 

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Without FSD - it's dead to me.

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