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  1. What Are You Hauling (or Hauled) in your Rivian? 🦾

    Yep, my tax accountant. (Bad experience this year).
  2. Custom Made Rivian R1T Truck Cap Topper (Autofitpro) Group Buy - Interested?

    Does the top of the rack line up with Rivian crossbars mounted on the roof?
  3. What Are You Hauling (or Hauled) in your Rivian? 🦾

    Antonio, the fella at Polyjohn, said that it was a shame that such a “badass” truck was hauling a “shitter”. i did not see it that way.
  4. Trick for Maintaining health of the 12V Battery

    This is interesting As I was wondering what the chemistry of this battery is. Why AGM/lead acid ilo lithium ion? It has been awhile since I have worked with AGM batteries but isn’t a 100% SOC for these batteries ~13.2-13.6 VDC? Also, it is best that this type of battery has a charging cycle that...
  5. Threat to claw back Rivian loan sparks criticism of Musk’s conflict of interest [LOCKED DUE TO POLITICS]

    I am just curious Jonger1150, what are you paying per kWh?
  6. Article: Elon Musk’s DOGE partner Vivek Ramaswamy says they’ll scrutinize $6.6 billion Biden loan to Tesla rival Rivian

    Thank you for making this point Allinev. And they have been subsidized for for~100 years. And this does not include the ”indirect” subsidies (I forget the exact term) or avoided costs for things like health related issues. If you mention this to most folks who are not avoiding fossil fuels...
  7. Article: Elon Musk’s DOGE partner Vivek Ramaswamy says they’ll scrutinize $6.6 billion Biden loan to Tesla rival Rivian

    Apology accepted Dude ;) . I think that we can all agree that towing with anEV is currently not the “optimal “ method. However, given improvements in battery and possibly other components, this will improve incrementally.
  8. Article: Elon Musk’s DOGE partner Vivek Ramaswamy says they’ll scrutinize $6.6 billion Biden loan to Tesla rival Rivian

    I have a 2023 R1T Quad with factory 21” Pirelli. With about 14k miles, about 3k of which is towing a small trailer, I am averaging 2.54 kWh/mile. Northern Illinois.
  9. Disposing of 21" wheels

    Oh, I would definitely say that there is a demand. I would consider having an extra set for Winter tires but that is currently not in the budget.
  10. Article: Elon Musk’s DOGE partner Vivek Ramaswamy says they’ll scrutinize $6.6 billion Biden loan to Tesla rival Rivian

    I would like to thank those that have replied to my post and hope that we can keep this non-political, at least to the extent possible So that it continues. I am an old codger (for better or worse) and realize that things move along much, much, much faster than when I was young. I think that...
  11. Article: Elon Musk’s DOGE partner Vivek Ramaswamy says they’ll scrutinize $6.6 billion Biden loan to Tesla rival Rivian

    I have seen headlines, but have not read the articles stating that Stellantis will probably be bought out, possibly by Chinese investors. Any thoughts on this?
  12. Article: Elon Musk’s DOGE partner Vivek Ramaswamy says they’ll scrutinize $6.6 billion Biden loan to Tesla rival Rivian

    https://finance.yahoo.com/news/elon-musk-doge-partner-vivek-131329979.html
  13. Rivian secures R2 / R3/ R3X's larger battery cells (4695) from LGES

    Do we know what percentage of fires are caused by the cells and what percentage may be caused by the BMS?
  14. Many new RAN locations added to the official map!

    Me too, but I am certainly not holding my breath over that possibility.
  15. ‘World’s first’ DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger - by Enteligent

    I was a PV contractor for 25 years and have been retired for five years now. I doubt that the basic physics of a photovoltaic cell have changed since I retired. PV. Voltage and current from a cell will vary mainly with irradiation and temperature. In order to harvest the maximum mount of power...
  16. Cybertruck goes to war

    An Abram’s? A Bradley would be more than sufficient.
  17. R2 Charge Port Location is Moving to Driver's Side Rear (on Production Model)! - Confirms Rivian VP

    I agree. Front right would be right at the wall charger in my small garage. If I get an R2, I reckon that I will need to back it in. And I think that curbside charging is a relevant factor.
  18. My Dog is Afraid of my R1T

    Totally opposite for my dog, Okie. He got anxious (panting and drooling) on even short rides in my previous vehicles and , unfortunately, needed med on longer trips. Now he is very , very content in his back seat. Calm, cool, collected. Thank you Rivian.





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