I believe B here, the range was increased via software update, specifically in terms of higher regenerative braking performance. Check out Electrek article
You make a solid point about very legitimate fears that come with trusting a new automaker on their first car. 100% legitimate.
My only thought is, someone has to be the first to try this truck. A set of people have to be willing to trust and test something as new as this. And there's no...
? I would just say I really enjoyed this profile they put together. Not necessarily more down to earth than usual, but there were specific elements and stories I hadn't known about prior to this article.
https://www.autoblog.com/2021/10/10/rivian-founder-rj-scaringe-early-years-r1t-electric-pickup/
This may be my favorite article on R.J., makes him seem super down to earth, super passionate, and somehow both dedicated and flexible.
Matt DeLorenzo is out here writing official KBB comparisons. On July 14, I see three comparisons with the R1T: Hummer, Ford Lightning, and Cybertruck
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