Scout EV / EREV launches delayed until 2028

[Mando]

https://www.scoutforums.com/forum/threads/scout-launch-delayed-until-2028-summer-report.17132/

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[TaxmanHog]

Economy & market demand

"existing financial obligations"

 

[FloridaMan655321]

Well that really sucks. I was kind of planning on this being out for a few years before making a decision for the Lightning replacement. I was assuming it was going to be this, but really did want the kinks to be worked out for a few years.

 

[vvgogh]

We need to redouble our efforts to pathfind a bench seat modification for the Lightning.

 

[SpaceEVDriver]

"Uncited sources" isn’t really a reliable bit of journalism.

 

[Scorpio3d]

Probably worried about the other EREVs and hopefully Fords UEV pick up?

 

[abcut973]

Lol! By the time these EREV will hit the market BEV will be back in demand. Brands like Toyota, BMW, Mercedes will be ahead ... Maybe FORD can catch up if they do it right.

 

[Lytning]

Lol! By the time these EREV will hit the market BEV will be back in demand. Brands like Toyota, BMW, Mercedes will be ahead ... Maybe FORD can catch up if they do it right.

I often wondered why Toyota stayed with hybrids and held back on EV's as everyone else was jumping on the EV bandwagon. I think the sustained demand and success of EV's depend on the solid state battery (or similar innovation) delivering on the need for fast charging, fire safety, lighter weight and reliability. I expect huge changes in battery technology commercialization within the next 3 to 5 years.

 

[Grumpy2]

I expect huge changes in battery technology commercialization within the next 3 to 5 years.

I certainly hope that is the timeline. It would be great if it is a couple of years before my extended warrantee expires!

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