A Rivian patent for just such a device was discussed here on RivianForums back in November. However this sounds like it is inside the tent.
TechCrunch
"The rooftop tent, which Rivian calls the treehouse, is equipped with a movie projector, which is run using power from the Rivian, Brian Gase...
I placed my reservation at 1:48 PM today and I got a confirmation email. Itās been over 10 hours and I have heard NOTHING else from Rivian. I donāt have a guide assigned, I canāt configure my R2, I donāt have R2 shop access. Iām an early R1 reservation holder and owner. I got the priority...
Note: I'm posting this to discuss the pros and cons of this nationalism/protectionist type of effort, let's keep partisan politics out of the discussion.
We know that China is actively cyberattacking the US. Is this a valid concern and reasonable response? Will this escalate tension with China...
Just goes to show that any "improvement" on an existing object is patentable. The Figure 6 sloped profile makes me think it is designed to fit in a very specific space.
This is an extremely well done 2 minute commercial for Rivian. It's not clear if this was done under contract for Rivian, or the company did it on their own to show their prowess. If it's not a Rivian commissioned commercial, it should be. They capture the Ethos of Rivian spot on.
Posting this for people here who travel to Penn State Main Campus for events, etc.
I was at an Engineering Job Fair at Penn State University Park campus last week recruiting/interviewing. I stayed at the Penn Stater Hotel (not actually owned/operated by PSU) because that's where the event was...
What a garbage article. Toyota (who has the most poorly defined and implemented EV strategy of all manufacturers) makes a general statement about their EV adoption beliefs, and Motley Fool singles out RIVIAN as being in trouble because of Toyota's beliefs. Didn't mention Tesla or any other EV...
Great idea? or $299 scare tactic sales pitch?
EVject
āElectric vehicles prevent driving while charging. You must exit your car, disconnect the charger, then rush back to the safety of your vehicle.
EVject offers you a better option. It works with your Teslaās built in safety systems to allow...
Reuters
If you are interested in seeing what's for sale, here ya go
Rental firm Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ.O) said on Thursday it would sell about 20,000 electric vehicles from its U.S. fleet due to higher expenses related to collision and damage, and will opt for gas-powered vehicles...
PCMag
"Volkswagen did not create the new battery; it was developed by QuantumScape, a California-based battery technology company. QuantumScape provided a prototype to Volkswagen Group-owned PowerCo, which then tested its performance over several months.
The results far exceeded expectations...
thekoreancarblog.com
"Our friends at Shortscar captured a Rivian R1T Electric Pickup using Korean test vehicle plates near Hyundai ās R&D Center in Namyang and sparked rumors about the launch of its own electric pickup truck.
According to the latest announcements and plans from the...
An update on connectivity: Rivian will continue to cover the cost of vehicle LTE connectivity through early 2024. Please look out for further updates next year. Happy holidays, everyone!
Some of us feel nuclear is a viable part of the EV transition puzzle. Here is a promising first step towards fortifying the electric grid for the future by building smaller regional power plants.
"Unlike every commercial nuclear reactor in the country, Hermes will not be cooled by water, but by...
Electrek
General Motors has fired ānine key peopleā at robotaxi company Cruise amid the fallout from an accident involving a pedestrian in San Francisco. The incident ā and the uncovered details that have dealt a massive blow to an industry that relies on trust from the public and regulators ā...
Elektrek.co - "In recognition of the hot tech buzzword of the year, the company says that its name represents its focus on the AI mobility future ā AI + Tech + X. And it just unveiled its upcoming vehicle, which it calls Robotruck (yes, really), and says that it plans to have it out in 2025...
I need a sanity check. I continue to see phantom drain higher than it should be and it appears to be a bug in Gear Guard setup? From everything I see, my settings have Gear Guard off at home - I have verified the "Always On" vs "Off at Home" setting by toggling it several times. Home is being...
Seeking Alpha
Note: I did not post this for Tesla bashing. I posted this as what seems to be a fairly detailed analysis of Tesla valuation which will also impact Rivian and the rest of the EV players.
"Summary
Tesla, Inc. Q3 results fell short of expectations, with revenue growth below double...
Fortune
The company disclosed in a filing Monday that it received the requests in the third quarter.
The Wall Street Journal in September reported that federal prosecutors are investigating perks provided to Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk going back as far back as 2017, including a project...
Mass production is near......... in 2027 or 2028. Is that similar to ( s 0==0 n ) ?
You would think Toyota marketing would have learned from their previous failures to just lay low.... but nooo.
FInancial Times - Oct 2023
"Its headway in manufacturing technology follows a...