https://electrek.co/2024/03/15/rivian-rivn-hyundai-us-ev-registration-growth-january/
Rivian related portions:
Rivian and Hyundai were among the leaders in EV registration growth. Rivian’s R1S led the growth while Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 picked up the pace.
With Kia and Genesis included, Hyundai...
R1X trademark filing:
https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=90561545&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=DEFAULT&searchType=statusSearch
And remember this prototype spied in 2019?
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/possible-first-peek-at-rivian-r2-future-rally-model.40/
That could be...
Good eye! Darn shelves got in the way :) Here's how the R1T's cab and roofline looks compared. Could there be an R1T clamshell doors in the works? Or maybe another completely new model?
Hah that is wicked cool! This gear tunnel is ripe for the aftermarket to develop all kinds of innovative products which have never been seen before on any vehicle, ICE or EV.
As automakers roll out their EV models, if they all gather behind Electrify America, I can see rollout and coverage picking up major steam and it becoming the unified charging network (Tesla aside). To that end, I think it'd be a smart move by Electrify America to strike up partnerships with...
I like it. Gives the front end an aggressive look as well as protection. Curious to see how the aftermarket will account for the sensors that are in the front end. I imagine at least some of them are located in the front bumper?
Ditto on the standard suspension assembly. If that's not possible and all owners have to stick to the standard electronically controlled suspension, it may take the trucks out of being true off roaders. If they can offer standard suspension though, it'll allow more hardcore off roading owners to...
This is some good thinking which really expands the type of customers possible for Rivian.
I'd personally love an extended battery module or maybe even a solar array panel for extended off-the-grid trips.
Certain aftermarket parts categories will probably not be as robust as your typical ICE powered truck. Lift kits are commonly installed on trucks/pickups but with the Rivian's suspension being completely integrated and electronically controlled by the onboard computers, it's going to take some...
Good to know I'll be "upgrading" my Taco!
I love this stuff too :) How many of us come close to utilizing the limits of our cars anyway. But nice knowing they were engineered to be able to do it.
New pic of the R1T.
Cool slogan they have hung up permanently in Rivian's Detroit headquarter office - OF ALL THE PATHS YOU TAKE IN LIFE, MAKE SURE A FEW ARE DIRT.
I was thinking that the R1T and R1S will basically be the first electric vehicles that may be widely used for off roading, which brings up new issues such as whether the battery packs will be adequately protected.
THey've said that the battery packs use a carbon composite shell along with a...