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“Amazon is going through the biggest layoffs in the company's history right now, with a plan to eliminate some 10,000 jobs. One of the areas hit hardest is the Amazon Alexa voice assistant unit, which is apparently falling out of favor at the e-commerce giant. That's according to a report from...

Article out today — Inside Rivian’s year from hell: How the EV-truck maker stumbled despite billions in cash, Amazon’s backing, and the 6th-largest IPO in U.S. history Apple News link: https://stocks.apple.com/APo6ZV68fTqmG6I_7AnEvfA Paywall link...

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Lots of us are worried because our preorders have been stripped of essentials: Camp kitchen, powered tonneau, frunk outlet, tunnel shuttle, while the Max Pack is MIA. Our worry is that Rivian won’t restore these, or that when they do restore them the prices will be jacked and we’ll lose our...

I’ve had a Max Pack order from the beginning, but I’m starting to feel bad about the pre-March pricing, given the dramatic cost increases for batteries due to inflation. Now I’m wondering if Max will ever see the light of day.

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/28/how-amazon-is-giving-rivian-an-edge-in-the-ev-industry.html No new news, but good to see coverage. CNBC reports, “ Following in Tesla's footsteps, another electric vehicle company has been making a name for itself, with a unique spin: Rivian Automotive...

Lots of hope and confidence… just have to get production to meet supply.

I’m reconsidering my El Cap reservation, thinking the world doesn’t need another drab black-grey truck. That got me looking through Google Images for other colored Rivians, including this silver one below. The wheels of this R1T caught my eye. I believe they’re a little different than what is...

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/cadillac-unveils-electric-vehicle-compete-bentley-rolls-royce https://www.cadillac.com/show-car/celestiq

Tesla makes continuous improvements to their vehicles, if I understand correctly. When do you think the R1T will start seeing minor or major design improvements like a handhold at the front door, a redesigned wireless charger, a running board option, a rear bumper with a toehold for a step, a...

I think we would all like the ability to charge our house or another vehicle with our Rivian. It’s a massive battery after all; why not use it in a pinch for tasks other than driving? (Sorry if there’s a thread on this but I couldn’t locate it through Search.)

Young Gandalf does a nice job

What’s the institutional memory around here on the fabled 180 degree tailgate? With the gooseneck on the hinge I would think it would be extra nice. Was it ever a thing? Like a plan or promise or a legit hope? Does it appear to be coming at a later date? Would you choose it as an option, say...

I've never been enticed by the 20" AT Black wheels. They look so dull in the configurator. Consider the following three screenshots, taken on March 21, 2022. Notice how the wheels look matte, almost like they are made of felt or have a fuzzy finish that absorbs all light. BUT THIS IS NOT...

Also, what do you think is the best color, the biggest miss, and the color that should be in the palette but isn’t?

Rivian just introduced a lower end R1T with dual motors. This will help them compete with the lower priced, lower spec’d competition. Might they introduce a new high end offering with more powerful motors, special paint, and possibly other features like 4-wheel steering, wench, or other...

Rivian can’t sell these vehicles at 2018 prices and 2022 costs. I cannot understand how people think they *deserve* a truck sold at a loss for the company. The 20% increase represents four years of inflation, plus the rise in parts costs over those four years, which according to several people...

Do you have a folder of R1T photos that stop your heart? Please share the very best images here, even if they are repeats. ONLY THE BEST PHOTOS, PLEASE!

Here are the first three paragraphs of the CNBC article on EV’s and insurance: "For consumers who have found that costlier insurance is just one of the expenses that make electric cars trickier to love, this is the year when relief may be coming. "Tesla says its company-backed insurance, now...

CNET reports, "The NEVI plan (the National EV Infrastructure plan) is allocating $615 million in funds for 2022, with the disbursements already planned from now through 2026, with the caveat that the government has to approve the state's individual plans for spending. Beyond the initial $5...