Caltrans goes Rivian w/ 450 service work vehicles! (Admin Warning: NO POLITICS)

[TomServo2112]

Yeah I saw this at the Burbank service center last week. Cool!

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[rhumbliner]

Why do they need rock sliders? And did they come from the factory that way?

Did I miss a memo about factory rock sliders?

They look a lot like my DCE rock sliders.

 

[COdogman]

Why do they need rock sliders? And did they come from the factory that way?

Did I miss a memo about factory rock sliders?

Remember way back when we did see company Rivians testing sliders. I recall they even had some testing on an off road instructor's R1T here in CO and he confirmed that. Don't know what happened, but I guess if you buy 450 Rivians they will dust off those plans and get them for you...

Unless they were provided by a vendor we know?

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

They look a lot like my DCE rock sliders.

I thought they looked more like EV Sportline's steps. And EVS is already a Rivian authorized fleet up-fitter (for vans). It's a public works agency so I'm sure they have standards for accessibility they have to comply with, for workers of varying heights and physical ability.

 

[Katsudon]

Prices paid by Caltrans for Rivians:

https://caleprocure.ca.gov/PSRelay/...PG&Action=U&SETID=STATE&CNTRCT_ID=1-25-23-01J

 

[Riviot]

Prices paid by Caltrans for Rivians:

https://caleprocure.ca.gov/PSRelay/...PG&Action=U&SETID=STATE&CNTRCT_ID=1-25-23-01J

Nothing revs me up more than contracting! They're even registered in SAM.gov.

 

[gultin]

Prices paid by Caltrans for Rivians:

https://caleprocure.ca.gov/PSRelay/...PG&Action=U&SETID=STATE&CNTRCT_ID=1-25-23-01J

Good find. That's only 4 of them though. Curious what's the source for the "450" number?

 

[thrill]

Why do they need rock sliders? And did they come from the factory that way?

Did I miss a memo about factory rock sliders?

Because a sensible vehicle would come that way on delivery.

 

[ARGi]

I was getting a tire balance at the West Sacramento Center and noticed this R1T.

They then mentioned that Caltrans bought 450 Rivians!

YES!!!

 

[McLovin]

Good find. That's only 4 of them though. Curious what's the source for the "450" number?

I bet the other 446 are simply awaiting CarPlay and "Cruise Resume"...

 

[SANZC02]

Good find. That's only 4 of them though. Curious what's the source for the "450" number?

Someone would need to track down the actual POs, that is the contract pricing to be used for the PO.

 

[Joules Burn]

Good find. That's only 4 of them though. Curious what's the source for the "450" number?

The folks working there. The governor got an R1S and it was picked up by "four men in black".

 

[Pacernow]

Joules,
I like your pictures!

 

[Irish76]

https://eletric-vehicles.com/rivian...rtedly-acquires-450-rivian-evs-for-its-fleet/

 

[Riviot]

@Joules Burn you're famous!

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