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yes, that is why these battery swapping prototypes sound interesting. Allow the batteries to charge normally, possibly extending the usable life.

Definitely a very real concern. For example, last July we went touring the Fjord Country of Norway by car. Because of the price of gas over there (it´s a big difference from here) we checked the EV rentals which they have plenty over there. But in the remote areas of Norway the charging stations...

Agree. This is the battery swapping stations project is kind of interesting. They say it takes 140 seconds to enter the station, swap batteries and go. It is in the preliminary stages. I put the video at the onset of this threat. It´s pretty objective, the guy talks about the pros and cons.

I hear you. And whatever the source of energy it has to come from somewhere, so a heavier car is less efficient all things being equal. But then again, most of SUV buyers never get off the pavement though.

Is being done in China mainly and it is in the first stages because the cars need a certain design for it. Europe is next.

Totally agree that 350 is plenty. I just said that because 500 miles range does away with any objection. I have driven to every State in the lower 49. I did it mostly in my D90, planning the trips with a Hagstrom map before the gps days and planning how many miles to do before refueling. It was...

The range of the Scout, with the gas extender, is plenty at 500 miles. It is a sign of market changing...

I like the scout but i find it too heavy and too large for my needs. I wish they would make a 2 door...

I hear you. I did my overlanding on my old Land Rover D90 (1995), andI remember carrying the jerry can in the back and having to use it but I don´t go off road much any more, so I would also consider an EV, from just looking at dollars and cents. And I think most of the buyers of SUVS are city...

The biggest objection to the idea of an electric Bronco that I have heard is the range. But I think that with the increase on the price of fuel and the innovations in electric batteries, this could come to be a reality sooner than later. Skipping the political and ideological debate here, what...

Here is my final update, could be titled: An Ordeal with a Happy Ending! Lol.:whew: Back in February, I received the item from the Blue Oval site recommended on this thread, with the discount mentioned I paid $695, free shipping. I registered on the website, with a log in and password and...

I will use the dealer, I know NY has higher labor costs. But let me know how it goes. Thanks!

Where are you located? I am getting double than that, of course in Long Island, NY

Question to the forum: I am sure you saw the recall for the screen, which can go dark while going in reverse. Just happened now and they do not have a fix yet. I believe is a software issue. My question is, can this interfere with the Procal Update, meaning should I wait to fix this recall first...

Flush flat, is flat out correct... And I agree with most that we camp very little, but it does give us that illusion of overlanding one day across the desert and browsing all those expensive mods that go with it... lol... ⛺ Now seriously, I don´t live my life in Armageddon mode but I could...

Here you go, my awesome sketch with my bright ideas... Lol! Just give me free shipping. Don´t forget to put a disclaimer saying "leg" does not support jumping in bed nor any kind of pillow wars...

Main driver is a flat platform to put a mattress there and get one of those tents that mount in the rear of the truck with the rear gate open. Also, second consideration, if you have the rear seats down and you have cargo there, you can drag things around more easily, back and for, possibly...

Got you. Then they really should offer this option when your build out the car and order it...

I have a Badlands SAS so I say Badlands, of course... Also, 150% go flush with the seats, this avoids and I like that idea where the drawer is 0.71" deeper for more usefulness. To be honest I don´t find the tail gate tables that practical, specially when you have this slide out deck that can...

Lol, $150 I hear you... Let´s just hope this upgrade don´t heat up and wear the engines too much when pushed...