https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/18/tesla-and-rivian-charging-networks-have-fewest-problems-by-far-according-to-consumer-reports/
Tesla and Rivian charging networks have fewest problems by far, according to Consumer Reports
The most problem-free EV charging networks in the U.S. right now are the...
AI Generated Summary
? Rivian's Push Toward Profitability
Rivian has shown a turnaround by achieving gross profitability, learning key lessons from the R1 lineup's cost challenges.
? Revolutionary Maximus Motor
The R2 will feature a brand-new Maximus motor with continuous winding that reduces...
? Summary
? R2 Production & Expansion: Rivian is working on the expansion of its Normal, Illinois facility for R2 production, set to begin in 2026. The R2 is expected to be more affordable than the R1 but retain high-tech features.
? Engineering & Sourcing Progress: The company has secured 95%...
2025 MotorTrend Power List: The Auto Industry’s Most Influential People, Good and Bad
https://www.motortrend.com/news/2025-motortrend-power-list/
5. RJ Scaringe • Rivian CEO • 2024 Rank: 34
Rivian had faced the difficulties of being a startup and a small fish in a big pond as it struggled to...
All wheels are now available as spare tires (except Dune wheels)
https://rivian.com/gear-shop/p/full-size-spare-tire
And Rivian has added a tire lift harness accessory to the Gear Shop
https://rivian.com/gear-shop/p/tire-lift-harness
Credit to @Hilbe for noticing.
Motortrend 2025 Best Tech Awards winners full list:
https://www.motortrend.com/news/2025-best-tech-awards-introduction/
Best Tech 2025: The Rivian App Turns Software Into an Experience
https://www.motortrend.com/news/best-tech-2025-rivian-app/
Best Tech 2025: Rivian’s Gear Guard Has...
Posted by @Hilbe
Another Rivian Upfit partner - Legend - has shown off their customized RCV. Complete with DuraTherm interior liners, StabiliGrip floors, and TempShield thermal insulation, this van is ready to take on last mile delivery with complete peace-of-mind.
All this talk lately about sensors, radar, lidar in the Gen2 R1 but have we heard much about whether we'll see the same sensor / camera equipment for the R2 / R3 / R3X?
Says Wassym:
Upcoming software updates will continue to make this better over time. We architected Gen 2 to have best-in class vampire drain when Gear Guard is ON.
The Rivian R1 Actually Came From The R2, And More Design Secrets
https://insideevs.com/features/745064/rivian-r1-design-jeff-hammoud/
“Not a lot of people know this, but R1 actually came from a design of an R2,” Rivian chief design officer Jeff Hammoud said as we toured the various studios...
Rivian OTA update coming this week with:
A Christmas treat,
Youtube native integration
Google Cast
Sirius XM (with Pandora)
For Gen 2:
Enhanced Lane Change on Command,
Scheduled Drive
Support for Gen 2 KeyFob with remote pairing and OTA capability
And many more fixes/performance...
After buying an EV, less than 1% of drivers go back to gas-powered cars
https://electrek.co/2024/12/10/after-buying-an-ev-less-than-1-drivers-go-back-gas-cars/#:~:text=Once%20you%20go%20electric%2C%20you,return%20to%20an%20ICE%20vehicle