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EVVia @cascadia_classic Is the Scout still on track? 😕 Recent reports from German media outlet Der Spiegel suggest Scout Motors could delay its market entry until 2028, a one-year pushback from the original 2027 target. These reports cite unspecified technical problems and financial pressures within the Volkswagen Group as primary drivers. Specifically, challenges may involve integrating zonal software architecture and refining the new range-extended Harvester powertrain, which has seen higher than expected demand from reservation holders.
Scout Motors has officially pushed back against these claims, stating that its timeline remains on track. The company confirms that initial validation vehicles are scheduled for 2026, with production still targeted to begin in 2027. Despite the rumors, construction on the manufacturing facility in Blythewood, South Carolina, is continuing, with equipment installation already underway. While the company admits that ambitious projects often face shifts, it maintains that no official change to the launch date has been made. #scout #vw #ev
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