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Agreed. The quad motor is something that truly sets Rivian apart in the 4x4 world. Having individual vectoring, as you mentioned, is something I would love to see more of...being able to eliminate the need for lockers, etc., is a big deal. I hope they don't throw that away.

https://seekingalpha.com/news/4086213-rivian-tops-estimates-with-q1-deliveries-of-13588

So, scratches at a level 6, with deeper grooves at a level 7?

Nice.

Heat pumps are getting much more efficient (I think I read/saw somewhere of residential heat pumps being produced that work down to -10F...but still very very new), and the Tesla one works just fine in the teens and above. But as you mentioned, the colder the climate, the less likely a heat pump...

Just anecdotal. Driving into the mountains in the winter means a good chunk of energy loss is simply from driving up 5000' of elevation, so I never bothered to see "what if I do the same drive at 60F vs 70F interior temp?" (not to mention, my wife and kids would likely murder me and throw my...

I live in the same area (Denver/Front Range Metro) and regularly drive to/from the mountains as well (thanks a lot, Breck Bombers ski school). The R1 has no problem blasting heat even in single-digit weather, and I still have zero issues getting from Denver to Breck to Denver on a single charge...

It doesn't have to be mutually exclusive. Reducing parts numbers across all models would be both a refresh to the R1 as well as a cost-savings by reducing parts. Example being making the steering wheel the same, or very similar, across models. Same with the charging pad...if they can source a...

Already got mine!

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So excited, you couldn't even let go of the shift key!

Worked at a Big 3 (something about a high military ranking and power production module), and your thoughts are 100% in line with mine. It's one thing to build the R1T/R1S, as they are effectively the same vehicle, much like the GMC Yukon, Chevy Tahoe, Chevy Suburban, and Cadillac Escalade (and...

Also, confirmation that tailgate will be a single piece. How does the roof look (think Tesla X vs Y....very different)? What's the camera setup/cruise control? How much does it tow? What are the drive modes? ...and most importantly...will it still come with the oh-so-dreamy Listerine washer fluid?

It's possible in automotive manufacturing, but highly unlikely with the R1/R2. They don't share the same architecture or chassis, so building the line to accommodate both would be stupidly expensive. If they wanted to build the R2 at Normal, they'd likely take one of the lines down and retool...

I did see that video. Unfortunately, there wasn't too much discussion about snow performance compared to the 3. Other videos highlight the change in pattern, compound, and weight and how those could have a potential negative impact in winter performance, but no one so far that I can find have...

Might be a dumb question, but what impact does this have on the front camera view on the Rivian?

The Discount Tires here in the Denver metro have all been extremely pleasant to work with (I've used the Arvada and Colfax locations). Much deserved shout-out to them. And thanks for the review. I'm looking at the new Falken AT4Ws, but curious how they compare to the AT3s in winter/snow. The...

Right, but can I hit it with a sledgehammer for internet points?

We also had an XC90 with the B&O system. My God, that thing was sublime. I would often spend evenings just sitting in the car in the garage with my eyes closed taking in the beautiful soundstage coming from that thing.