Category: Electric Vehicles
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The 1.5 Million Dollar Offroader Scarbo Vintage SV Rover
Scarbo Vintage unveils the SV Rover, a high-performance off-road vehicle with a design nod to the classic Land Rover. Features aluminum and carbon fiber bodywork for durability and lightweight performance. Offers a choice between a supercharged V-8 engine and an electric powertrain, with advanced 4WD capabilities. Equipped with a sophisticated…
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The Frontier of Off-Roading Tech: The Advent of Autonomous Technology
The off-roading community watches with bated breath as the world stands on the cusp of a technological revolution in vehicles. The advent of autonomous driving technology, just now getting their first taste of the sleek avenues of urban landscapes, is trying to make its way into the rugged terrains and…
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Stellantis to Adopt SAE J3400 Connector for EVs
Stellantis has officially announced plans to integrate the SAE J3400 charging connector into its future electric vehicle (EV) models in North America, starting in 2025. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance EV charging infrastructure and interoperability across the automotive industry. The move towards the SAE J3400…
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Jeep’s Files Patent For A Two-Speed EV Gearbox
In off-roading, the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) presents both opportunities and challenges. Traditional internal combustion engine vehicles have long relied on complex gearing systems to navigate the rugged and unpredictable terrain off-roaders love. However, the shift to electric power has introduced a new set of parameters—namely, how to maintain…
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Scout Motors Breaks Ground On New Electric Vehicle Plant
Quick Read Scout Motors, under Volkswagen Group, revives the Scout brand for electric off-roading. Groundbreaking in South Carolina for an EV production facility highlights commitment to U.S. manufacturing. Scout’s design philosophy blends classic off-road aesthetics with modern EV technology. Scout’s electric trucks to feature mechanical elements, countering the trend towards…
