Rivian News
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Rivian owners now need to pony up for road-trip charging on the electric truckmaker's own network, which will likely be open to other EV drivers sometime in the future.
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Rivian EVs’ software update makes towing an all-terrain experience
Owners can save up to three trailer profiles, part of Rivian's efforts to make driving range more predictable while towing.
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Rivian Max pack efficiency gains enable 400-mile, 3-row R1S
A 400-mile R1S electric truck retains its full third row, thanks to new cell tech with higher energy density—and resulting gains in energy efficiency and packaging efficiency.
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Rivian accelerates EV production, as Tesla misses targets
Tesla production and deliveries didn't amount to what it needs to meet its annual target—but Rivian shows promise.
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Rivian R1T, R1S may ride differently after latest software update
Rivian’s latest software update shows that its EVs' ride and handling tuning doesn’t end at delivery.
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Rivian R1T claims up to 410-mile EPA range with Max pack
The 410-mile range applies to trucks with 21-inch wheels; range drops to 380 miles with 22-inch wheels and 355 miles with 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires.
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With its Enduro drive unit, Rivian looks to put its growing pains in the rearview mirror of its Dual-Motor electric vehicles.
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Review: 2023 Rivian R1S hits Rocky Mountain highs
Up to 15 inches of ground clearance, a quiet and clean propulsion system, impressive range, and an Adventure Network add up to such great heights in the three-row electric SUV.
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Dual-Motor Rivian R1S, R1T earn up to 352-mile EPA range
Rivian's Dual-Motor models top equivalent Quad-Motor versions. Dual-Motor versions with the Max Pack are yet to come and might top 400 miles.
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Rivian R1S tackles Rubicon off-road trail, a production EV first
Rivian claims its R1S electric SUV is the first EV to tackle the Rubicon off-road trail, long considered a yardstick for hardcore off-road vehicles. No mechanical issues or tire failures were experienced during the drive.
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Rivian pass-through charging could use its EVs as extension cords
Pass-through charging could solve the problem of multiple vehicles needing to be charged in a single location where there may not be room for enough chargers.
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Rivian made progress ramping up EV production in Q2
Both Rivian and Lucid cut their production estimates last year. The two EV hopefuls have been learning the same lesson Tesla did with the long ramp up of Model 3 production, namely that making cars is hard.
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In an Apple-like move Rivian has acquired A Better Routeplanner rather than starting from scratch on a route planner for its EVs.
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Rivian R2 reveal coming in 2024, may cost about $40,000
Rivian's CFO said the R2 will expand the automaker into the $40,000 segment when it debuts in 2024.
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Rivian adopting Tesla charge port, Hyundai and Stellantis considering
Another shift to NACS standard—another shockwave across the CCS front?
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Rivian CEO explains why spectacular Tank Turn mode is a no-go
This mode that helps sell truck enthusiasts on the strength of electric propulsion could also be too easily abused when treading lightly is an off-road priority, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe explained.
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Rivian adds compatible Tesla Superchargers to its navigation app
The interface adds Tesla Supercharger locations, although Rivian drivers must also then use the Tesla app.
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Rivian confirms 390-mile R1S Max Pack for fall deliveries
Along with new, higher range ratings for models with Dual Motor models, Rivian revealed that the smaller, mass-market R2 lineup will be simplified and easier to build.
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Directing chilled area to the battery packs of electric trucks as they're charged may help speed up charging, a patent suggests.
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Rivian looked to nature for the sounds in its R1T and R1S
The EV maker has sound engineers record birds in Yellowstone National Park; it then isolated one part, sped it up, and increased the pitch.
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Rivian EDV: All about electric vans for Amazon and beyond
The Rivian EDV is an electric delivery van designed by Amazon with the goal of changing the delivery game.
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Rivian previews modular hardware for dual-motor electric trucks
Rivian is readying its own dual-motor components for the R1S and R1T and aiming to make them the popular choice over far more expensive-to-build quad-motor trucks.
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Rivian R1T and R1S get range boost, snow mode, cabin preconditioning
Through over-the-air updates, Rivian has improved the cold-weather livability of its trucks and added app-based preconditioning for cabin comforts—and official EPA ratings rise with a retest.
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Rivian R1T crash-tested by IIHS, earns top safety distinction
The award applies to 2022 and 2023 R1T models, but it doesn't extend to the related R1S SUV.
Stephen Edelstein