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  1. V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) - has anyone tried it?

    I did the same after Hurricane Beryl outages. I used the 1500 Watt output to power my fridge, internet router, and other items intermittently. It worked great. I have installed a generator interconnect switch that allows me to selectively activate certain circuits at my home. V2L with 240v...
  2. Ghetto method of powering the house with a Rivian

    Electric service to residences in the U.S. is primarily single phase off of one of three phases from the grid. Two 120V circuits are obtained from the taps of the transformer. They are all on the same phase of the circuit.
  3. RAN Rivian Charging Stations Locations Map via Google Maps

    My Rivian app does not show any of the Texas RAN stations. I checked my settings and do not see anything else to check.
  4. Weekly Rivian Responds: Details on NACS, Spare Tires, Driver+, and More! [6/27/2023]

    Tesla MagicDock is an adapter. No difference. I believe that Tesla will make the adapters that the OEMs provide their customers. So it should work just fine.
  5. One-eyed R1T :( Headlight broken by a Jeep

    I had a 1 ton pickup rearend me 3 years ago during the GM strike and parts not available. State Farm (my insurance) recommended that I claim it on my collision and they would go after Farmers Insurance for reimbursement. It took 3 months but it got fixed and I got my deductible returned. I would...
  6. ICE'd by a Tesla. Or was I "BEV'd"?

    Get a free Google phone number. https://www.appsverse.com/blog/how-do-i-get-a-google-phone-number/ What are the benefits of Google Phone Numbers? The benefits of Google Phone Numbers are many. Having an extra phone number is incredibly useful in many real world situations. For example, -You...
  7. Rivian Wall Charger inefficiency

    Power losses are equal to current squared times resistance. So a higher current at 240 volts would have higher losses. That is why long distance power transmission lines have higher voltages so current is kept lower and line losses are reduced.
  8. Rivian Wall Charger inefficiency

    62.3/55.9 yields 1.114 or 11.44% losses. That number is typical for Level 2 EVSEs. My average loss over 10,000 miles of charging my Bolt with a 240v/32 amp EVSE is about 9.1%. (I do keep detailed charging records) But that includes cooler non-summer weather charging. I assume you are on a...
  9. With temperatures dropping is anyone else already noticing range losses?

    Battery preconditioning may have played a role in dropping the range as well, especially if you had the charging location set as the destination in the navigation.
  10. Stock Rivian R1T Wheels Comparison (20" AT, 21" Road, 22" Sport) Range and Efficiency Test --by OutOfSpec

    I'd like to see the 21 without the aero wheel covers compared to the 22 with all seasons tires.
  11. Rivian Range Test Until It Dies / Runs Out of Battery (by Ben Sullins)

    Both InsideEVs and OutOfSpecReviews have done 70 mph highway range tests, one at sea level (New Jersey) and one in Colorado (Boulder heading North on interstate), Both were informative and as scientific as one can get on actual road conditions. These tests are done well and documented well.
  12. Homemade front license plate mount for tow hook

    Or buy one already made - one of many on Amazon.com www.amazon.com/Dewhel-License-Bracket-No-Drill-Modification/dp/B07STVSVM9
  13. 1st Month KWh per mile - owner's results

    My Chevy Bolt (honestly not a comparable vehicle) that I've had for 15 months has an all-in Miles/kWh of 3.93 and a GOM reported 4.31 miles/kWh. And I cannot discern any vampire losses. However, it does not have gear guard or other monitoring services that can consume energy. As a 1st half 2023...
  14. Ocean Coast With Wood From Forest Edge Interior - Mockup Image

    I do not like the light wood on the OC interior. I am an OC interior pre-order. give me a choice of other wood colors. Natural oak looks nice.
  15. Houston Forum Members Gathering Saturday, April 2nd

    R1S preorder holder with 1st half 2023 delivery estimate. I'm interested in visiting. I'm in the Katy, TX area so the Memorial City area is easy access for me.
  16. Rivian R1T, Lucid Air and Mach-E side by side look at charging station

    Nary a DCFC on my route other than EA. Otherwise cannot comment My issue is that when in a major metro area, EA does not have a station.
  17. Rivian R1T, Lucid Air and Mach-E side by side look at charging station

    Only EA available on my route. Most issues I've had is with my CrediT card autoloacing additional funds. That was and EA issue from what I understand. But at the two stations I use, not issues whatsoever.
  18. Rivian R1T in World’s Toughest Towing Test on Ike Gauntlet [by TFL]

    https://findanyanswer.com/what-is-the-profit-margin-for-gas-stations from this link: "But before you cry foul, you should know that after all the ups and downs in a year, gas stations do not make much money from selling gasoline. After credit card fees and other operating costs, net profit for...





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