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Rivian R1T Gets the Toughest of Jobs: Squats While Hauling a Pallet of Concrete Mix
Rivian R1T Gets the Toughest of Jobs: Squats While Hauling a Pallet of Concrete Mix

4 Sep 2023, 22:20 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Someone really put that McLaren 720S-inspired suspension system to work. We would advise against it, but it's great seeing an electric pickup truck in action

 
Rivian Partner Starts Production of EV Motors With 800V Architecture
Rivian Partner Starts Production of EV Motors With 800V Architecture

31 Aug 2023, 14:55 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / A well-known auto parts giant confirmed it began making EV motors and inverters with the 800V architecture. Here's why this technology is so great

 
Rivian Publishes EPA-Estimated Range of Dual-Motor R1T Truck With "Max Pack" Battery
Rivian Publishes EPA-Estimated Range of Dual-Motor R1T Truck With "Max Pack" Battery

30 Aug 2023, 17:24 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Irvine-based EV maker tested out its 'Max Pack' battery with the dual-motor R1T. The result is impressive and above initial estimations

 
Want a Compass Yellow Rivian R1T or R1S? You Have Until Mid-September To Lock It In
Want a Compass Yellow Rivian R1T or R1S? You Have Until Mid-September To Lock It In

29 Aug 2023, 17:33 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Rivian recently announced to customers that it would remove a couple of options. Fortunately, there's still time to firmly confirm that you want them

 
Buying a Gas-Powered Car in 2030 Will Be Like Building a Horse Barn in 1910: Rivian CEO
Buying a Gas-Powered Car in 2030 Will Be Like Building a Horse Barn in 1910: Rivian CEO

28 Aug 2023, 20:48 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe believes people won't buy anything other than EVs in seven years time. He's both right and wrong at the same time

 
Rivian's Latest Cost-Cutting Measure? The Horn!
Rivian's Latest Cost-Cutting Measure? The Horn!

28 Aug 2023, 14:06 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The EV maker keeps streamlining production and reducing costs. That's great news for investors but not-so-good changes for customers. Here's why

 
Off-Road-Ready Fisker Ocean Force E May Look Cool, but I'd Rather Buy a Rivian R1S
Off-Road-Ready Fisker Ocean Force E May Look Cool, but I'd Rather Buy a Rivian R1S

27 Aug 2023, 14:03 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Fisker released the specs of its Force E Package that turns the Ocean crossover SUV into a zero-tailpipe emission off-roader. It may not be worth it

 
Rivian Drops Some Options, Offers a Downgrade at Next to No Discount
Rivian Drops Some Options, Offers a Downgrade at Next to No Discount

24 Aug 2023, 20:59 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Many Rivian customers started their day with an email that announced another batch of changes. But it's not what they wanted to see

 
2026 Rivian R2S Looks Virtually Ready to Conquer Compact Electric SUV Market
2026 Rivian R2S Looks Virtually Ready to Conquer Compact Electric SUV Market

24 Aug 2023, 08:15 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The "Halo oto" channel on YT provides fresh automotive info that is corroborated with their virtual designs; now, there are many new CGI takes on the Rivian R2S

 
Rock Crawling With a Stock Rivian R1T Is a Breeze, Here's Proof
Rock Crawling With a Stock Rivian R1T Is a Breeze, Here's Proof

21 Aug 2023, 19:33 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Still can't believe that an EV makes for a good off-roader? Well, here's a Rivian R1T owner that doesn't fear challenging trails. It's a must-see tough test

 
Rivian R1S Owner Pays Sky-High Charging Fee, Teaches Us All a Free Lesson
Rivian R1S Owner Pays Sky-High Charging Fee, Teaches Us All a Free Lesson

19 Aug 2023, 14:19 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / Summer is for road trips. But if you are an EV owner, pay attention to the places where plugging in seems attractive and convenient. Here's why

 
Rivian R1S Camp Kitchen Trademark Filed With the USPTO, Might Not Seat Seven Anymore
Rivian R1S Camp Kitchen Trademark Filed With the USPTO, Might Not Seat Seven Anymore

18 Aug 2023, 20:54 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The coveted camp kitchen is making a comeback. But it's not coming for R1T's gear tunnel just yet. This one's for the all-electric SUV

 
2024 Rivian R1T Might Weigh Less Than Expected, Chief Engineer Hesitantly Suggests
2024 Rivian R1T Might Weigh Less Than Expected, Chief Engineer Hesitantly Suggests

18 Aug 2023, 14:32 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The all-electric pickup truck from Rivian is set to receive multiple upgrades soon. The range will most likely be improved. Here's what we know

 
Quad-Motor Rivian R1T Gets the "Spartan" Treatment, Looks Ready To Eat Up Dunes
Quad-Motor Rivian R1T Gets the "Spartan" Treatment, Looks Ready To Eat Up Dunes

18 Aug 2023, 12:00 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Bosch-powered Rivian R1T is a very capable production pickup truck. But allow some off-roading enthusiasts to have at it, and… Here's what happens

 
Rivian's Dual-Motor and Large Pack R1T and R1S Get Official EPA Numbers: Check Them Here
Rivian's Dual-Motor and Large Pack R1T and R1S Get Official EPA Numbers: Check Them Here

16 Aug 2023, 11:40 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Environmental Protection Agency has officially graded the R1T and R1S with two motors and the large battery pack. Here are the figures

 
2026 Rivian R2T Looks Digitally Ready to Conquer the Market of Affordable EV Trucks
2026 Rivian R2T Looks Digitally Ready to Conquer the Market of Affordable EV Trucks

16 Aug 2023, 08:18 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / The "Halo oto" channel on YT provides fresh automotive info that is corroborated with their virtual designs; now, there are many new CGI takes on the Rivian R2T

 
Rivian R1S Quad-Motor Becomes First Series-Production EV To Conquer the Rubicon Trail
Rivian R1S Quad-Motor Becomes First Series-Production EV To Conquer the Rubicon Trail

15 Aug 2023, 15:55 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian has conquered the Rubicon Trail with an unmodified R1S Quad-Motor SUV, making it the first production EV to accomplish such a task

 
Rivian Owners Report the Vampire Drain Issue Improved Tremendously After Latest Updates
Rivian Owners Report the Vampire Drain Issue Improved Tremendously After Latest Updates

14 Aug 2023, 17:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian owners reported an improvement to the notorious vampire drain issue affecting R1 vehicles, and Rivian confirmed it addressed it in the latest update

 
Rivian Making Its Own 800V Architecture, but Not for the Current R1T and R1S
Rivian Making Its Own 800V Architecture, but Not for the Current R1T and R1S

13 Aug 2023, 20:44 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The EV maker confirmed there isn't going to be an 800V architecture upgrade for the R1S and R1T. It doesn't sound good at first, but here's the silver lining

 
Rivian Owners Are Disappointed With the Quality of the Manual Tonneau Cover
Rivian Owners Are Disappointed With the Quality of the Manual Tonneau Cover

10 Aug 2023, 17:38 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Rivian owners who received the manual tonneau cover for their trucks were disappointed with its quality, saying that the panels were thin and flimsy