Although range anxiety is gradually becoming less of a problem as technology progresses, it remains a significant concern when shopping for a large truck or SUV. Weight is the main enemy of efficiency and, consequently, range. That’s why some automakers are promoting a stop-gap solution until battery technology becomes fully viable for long-range, heavy-duty vehicles. A range-extending gas engine is a temporary fix to unlock those precious extra miles. Scout’s new models will primarily be EVs, but there will be an option for a range extender. The engine will be manufactured in Mexico and dubbed “Harvester” as a nod to…


