I do think it is pointless to set green standards or policies and expect everyone to follow them in good will. Most companies won't comply if it will cost them money and they get nothing in return. There either needs to be a penalty or a compelling reward to get compliance. Stopping the...
So I was surprised to get this e-mail today from Rivian, asking Marylanders to contact their legislators about voting no on the HB 1556. It's a pretty straight forward bill (I looked up what it was on the Maryland website) and it basically prohibits the department of energy from penalizing those...
I know for the R2 they are switching to LGES batteries and the factory is supposed to be in Arizona, so we'll see if its just for the R2 or if they will be providing for the R1 as well.
Just going to put my two cents in here. RJ said he'd been planning something like this for 10 years. Having it as a spin off with RJ on the board and the 105 million investment, I don't think will hurt them in the long run as they said besides RJ's involvement (which I feel is a personal choice...
This was just released as well today. They seem to be slightly ahead in facility construction:
Where are we in the facilities construction phase for R2 in Normal?
Tony: All of the new buildings are now "going vertical"—that is, walls, structural steel bays, roof decking and roofing material...
Don't need to say false. Just saying what I had heard. I do not know who they talked to or who started that information. Maybe an employee who spoke too much. I was just passing on what I heard.
If I recall correctly, there have been a couple (2 or 3) YouTubers who went to car shows and asked about the R2 and was told it would be maxed out price-wise at 60,000. I do not know if that just meant a trimotor large battery and no additional options (like colors) that may come with it or...
Well my comment is late since I only joined the forum recently upon putting down for a reservation for an R2, but here is my two cents.
Rivians delivery is honestly impressive from what they announced. Right now they have the following concerns:
-Tariffs threatening to raise the price of steel...