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Originally Posted by snizzle
Odd that Ram released the spaceship version of their BEV and then very quickly the production version which looks like they slapped some new LEDs on the current truck.
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Yeah...the concept looks good in that particular image there, but in many others I just felt like it was kind of awkward.
So I for one am glad they toned it down. I do wish it was a bit "more" of a change than just what on the surface looks like a revised front end and tail from the ICE version, but then again we used to complain that EVs shouted a bit too much "look at me, I'm saving the planet" so I hate to complain when an EV just looks like a nice looking normal vehicle.
I thought their funny Superbowl commercial was good. Sounds like they will have some sort of a range extender available for the RAM REV. Any details on that yet?
If it ends up being more or less, like the GM volt platform (with a dedicated engine to keep it going down the road) but with a battery that can take it 200 to 300 miles on battery alone, then I applaud RAM. It's the only kind of EV at this time that I'd feel relatively comfortable replacing my ICE vehicles with. One thing is for sure, if/when we go to a full EV vehicle, you can be damn sure we will have one ICE or hybrid vehicle for use if the need arises for traveling long distances without throwing in range anxiety or worrying about if I'll find an available charger.
I don't have to worry about it here so much, but think about the folks in Florida who may have to "get out" due to an impending Hurricane. No idea when they might be gone, how long, or the conditions when they get back. Last thing I'd want is to worry about charging.