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This came across my FB feed as a post sponsored by NADA - National Automobile Dealers Association. They are paying Facebook to make the general public question the Rivian delivery model. Link to the Business Insider article they reference.

I don't know how accurate this is post is from a random Facebook account - take it for what it's worth....... and go! "Some information today after speaking with one of the centers… If you live more than 135 miles from the service center your delivery will be 2024 earliest. The $2000...

TechCrunch "Argo AI, an autonomous vehicle startup that burst on the scene in 2017 stacked with a $1 billion investment, is shutting down — its parts being absorbed into its two main backers: Ford and VW, according to people familiar with the matter." "Farley also insinuated that Ford would be...

Capital One executive recruited as CIO “Lye has held numerous tech-centric leadership roles over the past three decades, including a nine-year stint at Amazon on the retail business side and at Amazon Web Services. She went on to the capital markets division at Citi and consumer banking and...

I didn't see this posted previously, even though it happened in July.... PCMagazine - "It requires both public and private locations where EV charging is offered to provide "gasoline or diesel fuel for motor vehicles through a pump to the public at no charge," so other drivers can make use of...

? Yes, it's a wrap! Search ThatRustyBus on FB for more info.

“A large number of the people moved to work for other electric-vehicle companies. Ninety former Tesla employees joined the electric-car makers Rivian and Lucid Motors, according to the LinkedIn data. Meanwhile, only eight of the departures moved to more traditional automakers, including General...

This article might help to provide some perspective on Rivian's production challenges.... "Now, industry reports estimate that the microchip shortage has put the production of 2.2 million vehicles behind schedule. In a report by AutoForecast Solutions (AFS), this figure is a 10% increase...

Investment in Solar Infrastructure Project "Rivian Automotive announced on Thursday a partnership with Clearloop to bring online Rivian’s first megawatt of renewable electricity in a uniquely impactful way. Their approach brings solar energy to a part of the country where new renewable...

Inside EVs If you read the patent details, they are unloading the suspension weight on two wheels by removing air from the suspension to allow two tires to skid and two tires to drive? There has to be a "trick" since it is dual motor, not quad. 2. The vehicle of claim 1, wherein the first...

I have a May 19, 2021 (Day 1) Lightning Reservation as a backup plan to Rivian, although I don't plan on buying the Ford unless Rivian completely drops the ball. I have had zero communication from the Ford dealer until today when I got the email below from the "Internet Representative" at the...

Yikes! Let's hope that Rivian has better error handling and watchdogs! A new Tesla Model 3 owner faced quite the predicament while driving on a freeway last Thursday when he says his car’s main computer features froze up, leaving him with an unresponsive main screen and a car stuck going 83...

You might be familiar with Texas Instruments DLP projector technology. They are evolving that to headlamps for directional beam control and projecting driver assist information on the roadway in front of you.

Fortune There will still be naysayers who imsist that Rivian is making up the supply chain delays...... "Whether its iPhones, cars or electronics, locking down Shenzhen, and the subsequent effect on the Yantian port—the fourth largest in the world—will cause shipping delays across a wide range...

Carbuzz "Essentially, Ford is looking to work with dealers to implement changes such as selling at non-negotiable prices, scaling down facilities, and committing to carrying no inventory. These new operating standards are driven by EV sales growth. "It's going to be much more efficient, a lot...

This question is popping up frequently now that the 3rd row seat is no longer an option. There are alot of comments about "I don't need it" (OK, I get that), "I want the additional space for storage", etc. Below is some info that I overlayed on an image of the third row so you can try to...

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/25/michigan-awards-1bn-tax-incentives-gm-ev-plants

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/thousands-of-ford-broncos-pile-up-at-ice-mountain-the-reason-is-too-familiar-182056.html

TVA has annnounced $200 million funding for "a plant design, an NRC license application, and a robust project plan.” ...... "It potentially involves up to a doubling of electricity production as society uses clean energy to decarbonize the broader economy through technologies like electric...

Cuts due to chip shortage, including F150. "The shutdown will start on February 7th. Among other facilities, the decision will affect the Kansas City plant where Ford produces the F-150, one of its most popular and profitable vehicles."