Rivian News
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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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Rivian considers cool air fanned under truck for faster charging
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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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.
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More affordable Rivian R2 electric trucks delayed to 2026
The R2 family, which hasn't yet been shown or detailed, will be built at Rivian's Georgia plant somewhat later than previously said.
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The recall involves the R1T, R1S, and EDV—nearly all the electric trucks the EV maker has built, including 12,212 delivered to customers
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Georgia judge rejects tax break for Rivian electric truck plant
Rivian has said will that the $5 billion factory, due to debut the manufacture of the electric truck maker's R2 model lineup in 2024, will create 7,500 jobs
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Rivian and Mercedes-Benz plan to make electric vans together for Europe
The two companies aim to share costs around manufacturing electric vans, with plans for a factory in Europe.
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Rivian electric trucks can level up with Camp mode feature, part of latest OTA update
Camp Mode's automatic leveling could be particularly useful for owners who use their Rivian as overnight shelter.
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Rivian drops most affordable versions of its electric trucks, hiking base prices up to $6,000
The changes apply to both the R1T and R1S. Customers have until September 1 to reconfigure their pre-orders or cancel them.
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Rivian deploys first DC fast chargers as part of Adventure Network for electric trucks
Three first sites open in Colorado and California this week, allowing Rivian drivers to recover up to 140 miles of range in 20 minutes.
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Rivian has made a total of 5,000 trucks cumulatively. But it has 10,000 new preorders, for trucks costing an average $93,000, since raising prices on its trucks by as much as $12,000 in March.
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Rivian stands out among EV-only automakers as one of few outsourcing electric motors
Rivian outsourced its motors to help accelerate the launch timeline for its R1T and R1S trucks. But it's planning to phase in its own motor design.
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Rivian plans LFP cells, heat pump, 800V upgrade; 2022 production plan halved to 25,000
Rivian will follow Tesla in making its base battery pack based on LFP cells. It also released more information on its Dual Motor models and upcoming 800V upgrades.
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Rivian restores original prices for R1T and R1S reservations, after much backlash
The choice of a decontented electric truck or a price hike of up to 20% was not well-received by early reservation-holders. Two days later, Rivian reversed course.
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Rivian raises prices for R1T and R1S electric trucks by up to $12,000, adds dual-motor versions
Rivian blamed supply chain issues for what's essentially a pricing repositioning of its vehicles—with a price hike of roughly 20% for the R1S.
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Rivian shows off R1T on- and off-road ability set with drive-mode differences
Rivian outlines all the specialized modes allowed by the R1T electric truck, its air suspension, and four-motor system.
Stephen Edelstein