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KootenayEV's latest activity
KootenayEV
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What’s Coming in Rivian’s 2026.15.30 Hotfix
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It’s not crappy and continual improvements are part of their MO.
Today at 8:27 AM
KootenayEV
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What’s Coming in Rivian’s 2026.15.30 Hotfix
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Hotfixes address specific known issues/problems/bugs. Updates more broadly add new or revise existing functionality. This fits the...
Today at 8:27 AM
KootenayEV
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What’s Coming in Rivian’s 2026.15.30 Hotfix
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This is great, they had a good product a few weeks ago and this improves on it in meaningful ways. That will continue and was expected...
Today at 8:26 AM
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Rivian considering making own LiDAR sensors
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Also, here's a photo from his recent interview with Reuters....now we know the true inspiration for Borealis 🤣
May 7, 2026
KootenayEV
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Q1 2026 Earnings Results. Georgia Plant Capacity Increased to 300K Vehicles!
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Get ready for the spin on how bad RIVN is doing from the click bait financial web sites....
Apr 30, 2026
KootenayEV
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Electronaut's post
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Q1 2026 Earnings Results. Georgia Plant Capacity Increased to 300K Vehicles!
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It's earnings day. The earnings call webcast starts at 5pm ET - link...
Apr 30, 2026
KootenayEV
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DIY Gen1 R1T rear bumper camera replacement
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Dang. I wouldn't have minded the higher-res Gen2 camera on the back. Thx for trying!
Apr 29, 2026
KootenayEV
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Riviot's post
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DIY Gen1 R1T rear bumper camera replacement
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Alas... After much fiddledicking, no dice. There was a moment where I thought, "Oh man, is it going to work?!" But they immediately...
Apr 29, 2026
KootenayEV
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solaskaze's post
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Cybertruck Laugh of the Day [⚠️ WARNING: NO POLITICS; MEMBERS BANNED]
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Shhhh.... it's nesting.
Apr 29, 2026
KootenayEV
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mkhuffman's post
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R2 Highway Range at 70MPH = ~250 Miles (Modeled)
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He is making the point that a DCFC adds kWh faster than you can burn it at 80 mph. That is true.
Apr 29, 2026
KootenayEV
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TexasBob's post
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R2 Highway Range at 70MPH = ~250 Miles (Modeled)
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It is always *faster* to drive faster and burn more electricity and stop more often. The a fast charging session is adding electrons at...
Apr 29, 2026
KootenayEV
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portdirect's post
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CEO RJ Scaringe gets $403M Pay Package
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Urg - I'm gonna reply, even though I kinda dont want to but you know: I think a lot of folks here are more right than wrong, but...
Apr 29, 2026
KootenayEV
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DIY Gen1 R1T rear bumper camera replacement
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I'm hoping Rivian eventually releases a service manual similar to what Tesla has done. I've set-up a user account with their portal and...
Apr 21, 2026
KootenayEV
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Yellow Buddy's post
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DIY Gen1 R1T rear bumper camera replacement
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There’s only one way to find out.. On my 2016 Tesla I was able to fully upgrade the car to HW3. Some of it was upgradeable without any...
Apr 21, 2026
KootenayEV
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SwampNut's post
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Angle-based steering now working on Comma for Gen 1 Rivians!
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"This is the final, best interface that we will ever need forever." I've worked in tech since the 80s. Here's what I have to say.
Apr 16, 2026
KootenayEV
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LivingInKaos's post
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Angle-based steering now working on Comma for Gen 1 Rivians!
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I will say, I understand the desire not to go thru that again. I was dreading having to do it. However, I found a hook tool that...
Apr 16, 2026
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Cybertruck Laugh of the Day [⚠️ WARNING: NO POLITICS; MEMBERS BANNED]
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strange place to mount a butt plug.
Apr 16, 2026
KootenayEV
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Lmirafuente's post
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Rivian and Redwood Materials partner to re-use Rivian batteries at Normal plant
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One of the reasons my wife ultimately agreed to buy a Rivian goes back to a conversation we had with RJ Scaringe at one of the first...
Apr 16, 2026
KootenayEV
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Rivian and Redwood Materials partner to re-use Rivian batteries at Normal plant
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It's about time. This was always part of the pack design for end of life use in grid storage. From 5 years ago
Apr 16, 2026
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ACDC's post
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Rivian and Redwood Materials partner to re-use Rivian batteries at Normal plant
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https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/news/rivian-and-redwood-materials-announce-energy-storage-partnership-for-manufacturing/ Rivian and...
Apr 16, 2026
KootenayEV
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Gen(R3)Xer's post
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Catalina Cove R2 vs. Model Y side-by-side comparison pics
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According to the EPA the R2 Launch Performance Edition has a higher range than the Model Y Performance (335 miles vs. 307 miles). Rivian...
Apr 16, 2026
KootenayEV
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Catalina Cove R2 vs. Model Y side-by-side comparison pics
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Catalina Cove is my color 😍 Also, this photo really shows how egg shaped the MY is in comparison. Definitely prefer the shape of R2...
Apr 16, 2026
KootenayEV
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TimK's post
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Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? ⛔️ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] ⛔️
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2017 Model 3 Owner. Probably one of the first dozen or so in Illinois. I upgraded the computer when that became an option and have FSD...
Apr 16, 2026
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Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? ⛔️ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] ⛔️
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Yep, current owner of 2018 model 3, I paid for FSD but I'm on HW3 so I only have half of a working FSD and generally don't use it much...
Apr 16, 2026
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Here as well. It will replace a 2018 Model 3 and be used as a mild adventure vehicle for camping & hiking. We will keep our '21 Model Y...
Apr 16, 2026
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Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? ⛔️ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] ⛔️
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Similar boat. Wanted an EV but also want to overland, wife got a Tesla and I got a Jeep 4xE. Jeep had too many issues, not enough...
Apr 16, 2026
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I've owned a 2020 Model Y LR and a 2024 Model Y LR. I currently have a 89% FSD usage from when Tesla started to track that after update...
Apr 16, 2026
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I love my Tesla Y Performance. The FSD is what I use 90% of the time and going to an EV was an epiphany. Literally felt like time travel...
Apr 16, 2026
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Jesus H. Chrysler! If this isn't a WTF moment, I don't know what is.....
Apr 11, 2026
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Time2Roll's post
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Battery pack SOH state of health data is coming in software update! (SOH, distance since last updated, max potential charge rate, current charge rate)
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The 100% range estimate is my SOH meter.
Apr 11, 2026
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VW-Rivian joint venture hits milestone, unlocking another $1B investment in Rivian
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We’re very excited about this!!
Mar 30, 2026
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Real-world efficiency stats towing a Lightship AE.1 with a Rivian R1T (Gen1 Quad)
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The trailer has a 77 kWh battery, but I didn’t run a full depletion test. Based on observed efficiency, I expect the trailer to reach...
Mar 26, 2026
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Real-world efficiency stats towing a Lightship AE.1 with a Rivian R1T (Gen1 Quad)
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I recently saw this post...
Mar 26, 2026
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Cybertruck Laugh of the Day [⚠️ WARNING: NO POLITICS; MEMBERS BANNED]
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Going for the classic "Woody" appearance.
Mar 26, 2026
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Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation
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I don't think you get it.... Because Elon Musk didn't do those things. The developers, engineers, machinists, and laborers did it. Elon...
Mar 23, 2026
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Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation
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NOTE: This response posted because we simply have to stop accepting "you can't talk about that here". Would not, if posted in any other...
Mar 23, 2026
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Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation
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I didn't post it to flame or berate Elon as the primary purpose. 1) Tesla and Rivian are computers on wheels...
Mar 23, 2026
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Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation
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Semiconductor fabrication performed at scale is the most complicated and difficult human endeavor ever. Wafers are difficult. EUV...
Mar 23, 2026
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Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation
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Ambitious is an understatement. Just look at how long it took TSMC (the leader in chip production) to setup and begin US production. If...
Mar 23, 2026
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Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation
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I hope this clearly explains it. If not, feel free to ask for clarification. :rolleyes:
Mar 23, 2026
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Zoidz's post
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Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation
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This statement cracks me up - " He also said millions of Optimus robots would help build and operate the facility." What facility is...
Mar 23, 2026
KootenayEV
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Zoidz's post
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Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation
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This is a very ambitious project, and there's simply no way it will be producing chips in volume in 2027. In the 80s I worked in an...
Mar 23, 2026
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New RJ interview on self-driving: using LiDAR to catch up to Tesla (+ much more topics)
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RJ says the benefit is in edge cases, which to me, translates to avoiding collisions (or disengagement events) in cases where...
Mar 19, 2026
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R2 vs. Model Y vs. R1 size comparison (dimensions: length, width, height, wheelbase, storage capacity)
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R2 looks boss next to the Apple Magic Mouse
Mar 12, 2026
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Virtio's post
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2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors
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That looks like a 20A socket. I wonder if they upped the rating of the output.
Mar 12, 2026
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2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors
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I’m an analyst, superforcaster and RIVN stock holder (from $7), but one of my greatest market research inputs is my SO (when it comes to...
Mar 12, 2026
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2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors
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Happy to see that the Tow Package includes a brake controller. The Tesla Model X has never included on with the Tow Package and I had to...
Mar 12, 2026
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UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post
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2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors
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People in milder climates and/or don't go off-road (go visit your nearest mall parking lot and start counting). RWD can still get around...
Mar 12, 2026
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2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors
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My wife went from, we don't need 2 SUVs to, what's the trade in value of our Tesla?
Mar 12, 2026
KootenayEV
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Rividiculous's post
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2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors
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Well, TBH, the core use of a third row was the ability to say to my wife back in 2021, “You know, with two kids, a three row SUV would...
Mar 12, 2026
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