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  1. South OC, CA to Oregon Road Trip - 2,534 Miles

    Vehicle: 2023 Gen 1 R1S w/22” on Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 (275/50/22 115 @ 48 psi) Drive Modes: Most long-distance freeway on Conserve/Lowest/Moderate, mountain passes and through most of coastal (Hwy 101) on Sport/Low/Firm, In City/Town AP/Standard/Moderate. Regen Standard in all modes...
  2. Rivian patent on manual torque vectoring using steering wheel scroll dials

    Don't know if this has been discussed already but here is the patent application for manual torque vectoring using the steering wheel dials. You'll be able to control drifting and tank turn. https://carbuzz.com/rivian-manual-torque-vector-patent/
  3. Quick Couple of Days at Joshua Tree NP

    Never had been to JTNP even though it's only couple of hours away. Decided couple of weeks ago to visit and glad we did. Started at 100% charge from south OC home and arrived at our AirBnb roughly 50% SOC. Used the Rivian Outpost while there. I was surprised to see the vast majority of...
  4. Highest And Lowest Gas Prices By State: California Keeps The Top Spot

    Thought that some of you might find this interesting. The question is at $/kWh makes EVs less desirable for most consumers when the gas prices are so low. Only 3 states where the average gas price is over $4/gal and another 5 states at over $3/gal. In other words, 42 states have gas prices...
  5. Solid-state battery race accelerates

    From Automotive News Europe: https://www.autonews.com/ev/ane-ev-solid-state-batteries-factorial-0210/ By Lois Jones February 10, 2026 05:37 AM EST The solid-state battery race is intensifying as two key players reached big milestones as the industry sprints toward commercial launch. On Feb 4...
  6. SoCal (South OC) to UT NPs

    Just enjoyed Utah's National Parks. Total miles driven 1,885 miles averaged 2.04 miles/kWh. Charing started at 100% from home. Used RAN only once in LV. All other DCFC chargers at Tesla SC with the membership the I'd signed up just for the road trip - much lower cost than RAN. Now cancelled...
  7. Have you seen this trailer yet? - AI Tht

    If you happen to be a fan of Formula 1, and have been to one of the European races, you know the there is a huge presence of multi-expansion trailers that forms their team and the hospitality suites. This particular trailer takes the F1 trailer philosophy and implements into a consumer trailer...
  8. Where $RIVN is Headed in 2026?

    The closing price on 12/31/2024 was $14.72/share. The closing price on 12/31/2025 was $19.71/share - gain of $4.99, or 33.9% (mostly in December) Even though R2 release is coming, EVs in general will have a very tough year given the lower gas prices, increasing electricity rates and auto...
  9. iPhone app Has a Different Model Than I Own???

    Was planning a trip using the trip planner on my Rivian app to see how many stops and the duration of drive between SoCal and Arches National Park. When I opened the planning, it showed that I have R1S Dual Max. I own gen 1 R1S Quad Large. All the preferences and other info shows the right...
  10. Not Exactly Rivian Tank Turn But So Entertaining to Watch...

    Done in Australia. What can I say, it was fun to watch. There is a tank turn sequence starting around 8:00 mark.
  11. F150 Lightning Maybe Dead?

    According to WSJ, they claims Ford executives are having "active discussions" about ending Lightning production. "They definitely surprised us. Customers are not interested in a $75,000 electric vehicle. They find them interesting; they’re fast, they’re efficient. You don’t go to the gas...
  12. Q3 2025 Earnings Report. Rivian R2 deliveries on track for first half 2026

    Full earnings report / shareholder letter: https://downloads.ctfassets.net/2md5qhoeajym/36nGbthdeQ234qcaMZ1dRq/49b7d49a0244f995c9600ea2bdfcf3d8/EX_-_99.2_3Q25_Shareholder_Letter_Final.pdf The attached is the 3 page financial highlights from the Rivian shareholder letter. It gives a great...
  13. You Can Travel the 5,900-Mile TransAmerica Trail on Google Street View

    This is great! https://www.thedrive.com/news/you-can-travel-the-5900-mile-transamerica-trail-on-google-street-view-thanks-to-this-ford-bronco
  14. Ford and GM Extending EV Tax Credit via Their Financing Arm

    Sounds like both companies are making some form of payments on dealer lot inventory to collect the $7.5k tax credit. Presumably they will pass along the price reduction when the inventory is sold/leased. From Automotive News: "The EV tax credit expires tonight. Now what? Welcome to the Daily 5...
  15. Baby Land Rover Defender EV

    According to Autocar. Definitely R2 competitor, as Rivian confirmed R2 for EU and (RHD) UK. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/exclusive-rivian-r2-ev-confirmed-uk-launch "Land Rover is gearing up to launch a long-mooted and highly anticipated smaller, entry-level Defender as a crucial...
  16. Connect+ Renewal Already... Are You Renewing?

    Wow how time flies. Time to renew the annual plan. I'll do it but I honestly don't know if its worth it. -------- Connect+ Your subscription is set to renew Your annual subscription to Connect+ will renew in 30 days. On October 15, 2025, $149.99/year will be billed to the card on file — so...
  17. Rivian recalls (via OTA fix) 24,000+ vehicles over highway assist software fix, NHTSA says

    OTA fix coming... From Automotive News: "Rivian is recalling about 24,400 vehicles in the U.S. and Canada because of hands-free highway assist driving software that may incorrectly identify other vehicles, NHTSA said."
  18. Scout Motors to source batteries from VW Group’s PowerCo unit in Canada

    Editorial: PowerCo is a JV between VWG and QuantumScape, solid state battery developer. The logical conclusion from this announcement is that Scout will be powered by SSB. So it begins...
  19. Rivian’s RAD TUNER is like an equalizer for customizing the Gen 2 Quad powertrain

    For Gen 2 quads. "Rivian’s Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid told The Drive the purpose of the RAD Tuner is to allow the owner the ability to customize the entire way the vehicle behaves and reacts. The RAD Tuner will be able to save up to 8 or 16 custom drive modes. The system is meant to...
  20. Porsche Cayenne EV Hill Climb Record Setter

    This SUV will be a screamer and will most likely the SUV benchmark. Its supposed to be introduced this fall. Looking forward to gen 2 R1S quad vs Cayenne EV matchup.





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