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KootenayEV reacted to DuoRivian's post in the thread What’s Coming in Rivian’s 2026.15.30 Hotfix with
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KootenayEV reacted to Zoidz's post in the thread What’s Coming in Rivian’s 2026.15.30 Hotfix with Like.
Hotfixes address specific known issues/problems/bugs. Updates more broadly add new or revise existing functionality. This fits the...
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KootenayEV reacted to DuoRivian's post in the thread What’s Coming in Rivian’s 2026.15.30 Hotfix with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to savethemanual's post in the thread Rivian considering making own LiDAR sensors with Haha.
Also, here's a photo from his recent interview with Reuters....now we know the true inspiration for Borealis 🤣
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KootenayEV reacted to savethemanual's post in the thread Q1 2026 Earnings Results. Georgia Plant Capacity Increased to 300K Vehicles! with Sad.
Get ready for the spin on how bad RIVN is doing from the click bait financial web sites....
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KootenayEV reacted to Electronaut's post in the thread Q1 2026 Earnings Results. Georgia Plant Capacity Increased to 300K Vehicles! with Love.
It's earnings day. The earnings call webcast starts at 5pm ET - link...
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KootenayEV replied to the thread DIY Gen1 R1T rear bumper camera replacement.Dang. I wouldn't have minded the higher-res Gen2 camera on the back. Thx for trying!
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KootenayEV reacted to Riviot's post in the thread DIY Gen1 R1T rear bumper camera replacement with Like.
Alas... After much fiddledicking, no dice. There was a moment where I thought, "Oh man, is it going to work?!" But they immediately...
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KootenayEV reacted to solaskaze's post in the thread Cybertruck Laugh of the Day [⚠️ WARNING: NO POLITICS; MEMBERS BANNED] with Haha.
Shhhh.... it's nesting.
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KootenayEV reacted to mkhuffman's post in the thread R2 Highway Range at 70MPH = ~250 Miles (Modeled) with Like.
He is making the point that a DCFC adds kWh faster than you can burn it at 80 mph. That is true.
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KootenayEV reacted to TexasBob's post in the thread R2 Highway Range at 70MPH = ~250 Miles (Modeled) with Like.
It is always *faster* to drive faster and burn more electricity and stop more often. The a fast charging session is adding electrons at...
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KootenayEV reacted to portdirect's post in the thread CEO RJ Scaringe gets $403M Pay Package with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV replied to the thread DIY Gen1 R1T rear bumper camera replacement.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...
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KootenayEV reacted to Yellow Buddy's post in the thread DIY Gen1 R1T rear bumper camera replacement with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to SwampNut's post in the thread Angle-based steering now working on Comma for Gen 1 Rivians! with Haha.
"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.
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KootenayEV reacted to LivingInKaos's post in the thread Angle-based steering now working on Comma for Gen 1 Rivians! with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to Count Orlok's post in the thread Cybertruck Laugh of the Day [⚠️ WARNING: NO POLITICS; MEMBERS BANNED] with Haha.
strange place to mount a butt plug.
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KootenayEV reacted to Lmirafuente's post in the thread Rivian and Redwood Materials partner to re-use Rivian batteries at Normal plant with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to MountainBikeDude's post in the thread Rivian and Redwood Materials partner to re-use Rivian batteries at Normal plant with Like.
It's about time. This was always part of the pack design for end of life use in grid storage. From 5 years ago
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KootenayEV reacted to ACDC's post in the thread Rivian and Redwood Materials partner to re-use Rivian batteries at Normal plant with Like.
https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/news/rivian-and-redwood-materials-announce-energy-storage-partnership-for-manufacturing/ Rivian and...
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KootenayEV reacted to Gen(R3)Xer's post in the thread Catalina Cove R2 vs. Model Y side-by-side comparison pics with Like.
According to the EPA the R2 Launch Performance Edition has a higher range than the Model Y Performance (335 miles vs. 307 miles). Rivian...
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KootenayEV reacted to savethemanual's post in the thread Catalina Cove R2 vs. Model Y side-by-side comparison pics with Like.
Catalina Cove is my color 😍 Also, this photo really shows how egg shaped the MY is in comparison. Definitely prefer the shape of R2...
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KootenayEV reacted to TimK's post in the thread Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? ⛔️ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] ⛔️ with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to Blue in NC's post in the thread Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? ⛔️ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] ⛔️ with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to gecko10x's post in the thread Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? ⛔️ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] ⛔️ with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to Xtrachrispy's post in the thread Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? ⛔️ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] ⛔️ with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to Deleted member 30034's post in the thread Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? ⛔️ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] ⛔️ with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to EV-overland's post in the thread Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? ⛔️ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] ⛔️ with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to Acoustic71's post in the thread Cybertruck Laugh of the Day [⚠️ WARNING: NO POLITICS; MEMBERS BANNED] with Wow.
Jesus H. Chrysler! If this isn't a WTF moment, I don't know what is.....
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KootenayEV reacted to Time2Roll's post in the thread Battery pack SOH state of health data is coming in software update! (SOH, distance since last updated, max potential charge rate, current charge rate) with Like.
The 100% range estimate is my SOH meter.
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KootenayEV reacted to LindsayVW's post in the thread VW-Rivian joint venture hits milestone, unlocking another $1B investment in Rivian with Like.
We’re very excited about this!!
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KootenayEV reacted to josephponline's post in the thread Real-world efficiency stats towing a Lightship AE.1 with a Rivian R1T (Gen1 Quad) with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to josephponline's post in the thread Real-world efficiency stats towing a Lightship AE.1 with a Rivian R1T (Gen1 Quad) with Like.
I recently saw this post...
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KootenayEV reacted to Zoidz's post in the thread Cybertruck Laugh of the Day [⚠️ WARNING: NO POLITICS; MEMBERS BANNED] with Haha.
Going for the classic "Woody" appearance.
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KootenayEV reacted to VandalSibs's post in the thread Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation with Like.
I don't think you get it.... Because Elon Musk didn't do those things. The developers, engineers, machinists, and laborers did it. Elon...
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KootenayEV reacted to Ralph's post in the thread Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to Zoidz's post in the thread Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation with Like.
I didn't post it to flame or berate Elon as the primary purpose. 1) Tesla and Rivian are computers on wheels...
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KootenayEV reacted to Cycliste's post in the thread Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation with Like.
Semiconductor fabrication performed at scale is the most complicated and difficult human endeavor ever. Wafers are difficult. EUV...
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KootenayEV reacted to UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post in the thread Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation with Like.
Ambitious is an understatement. Just look at how long it took TSMC (the leader in chip production) to setup and begin US production. If...
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KootenayEV reacted to Zoidz's post in the thread Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation with Like.
I hope this clearly explains it. If not, feel free to ask for clarification. :rolleyes:
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KootenayEV reacted to Zoidz's post in the thread Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation with Haha.
This statement cracks me up - " He also said millions of Optimus robots would help build and operate the facility." What facility is...
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KootenayEV reacted to Zoidz's post in the thread Electrek - Tesla and SpaceX announce $25B ‘Terafab’ chip factory — here’s why it reeks of desperation with Haha.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to JoulesVerne's post in the thread New RJ interview on self-driving: using LiDAR to catch up to Tesla (+ much more topics) with Like.
RJ says the benefit is in edge cases, which to me, translates to avoiding collisions (or disengagement events) in cases where...
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KootenayEV reacted to captainjp's post in the thread R2 vs. Model Y vs. R1 size comparison (dimensions: length, width, height, wheelbase, storage capacity) with Love.
R2 looks boss next to the Apple Magic Mouse
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KootenayEV reacted to Virtio's post in the thread 2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors with Like.
That looks like a 20A socket. I wonder if they upped the rating of the output.
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KootenayEV reacted to tivoboy's post in the thread 2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to EVtowing's post in the thread 2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan's post in the thread 2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors with Like.
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...
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KootenayEV reacted to s0ysauce's post in the thread 2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors with Like.
My wife went from, we don't need 2 SUVs to, what's the trade in value of our Tesla?
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KootenayEV reacted to Rividiculous's post in the thread 2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors with Haha.
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...