American EV automaker Rivian released test footage of its R1T pickup in temperatures below freezing on the frigid Minnesota – Ontario border. Rivian explains that its engineers bundled up and headed north to test and refine R1T vehicle dynamics and battery performance. Unfortunately for them, the tests were in a place where temperatures regularly drop below -30°F.
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Rivian is just a few months away from delivering the first all-electric pickup trucks in the US, and it started releasing a lot of footage of its electric vehicles during testing.
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Rivian continues its recent run of occupying headlines and social feeds. This comes as the automaker inches closer to the debut of its first two consumer EVs this summer. Most recently, the Amazon and Ford backed manufacturer has been reportedly exploring locations for a Rivian factory in Europe.
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If you’re reading this article, you know Tesla. You may even be reading this from inside your Model 3 as it’s docked at a Supercharger. As we desperately scramble away from the ceaseless test of will that was 2020, we look toward to the new year with newfound hope and optimism. 2021 is a big year for everyone and everything, including electric vehicles. To help keep you in the know for the future, here are several of the best Tesla alternatives and where they currently lie on their journey up the EV ladder.
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Rivian is showing some fun things you can do with its R1T electric pickup truck by powering a party in the woods with the truck.
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Rivian is launching its configurator for its R1T electric pickup truck and we are taking a first look at all the options.
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Rivian has released updated pricing for the R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV coming next year.
They are cheaper, but they are still a little more expensive than Tesla Cybertruck – though it is getting closer after electric vehicle incentives.
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Rivian has released a video of the towing testing for its upcoming R1T electric pickup in 118º F heat.
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Rivian is going to test its claim that its R1T electric pickup is adventure-capable in the Rebelle Rally next month.
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Tesla Cybertruck and Rivian R1T are neck and neck in electric pickup demand with some interesting other models trailing not too far behind, according to a new Twitter survey.
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Rivian has released an awesome video of them testing their R1T electric pickup in the desert to show the impressive capacity of the vehicle.
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The effects of the global pandemic are expected to force automakers into alliances to cover development costs for expensive technology. But Ford confirmed today that it canceled plans to use Rivian’s electric skateboard platform for a Lincoln-badged electric vehicle. Ford still plans to produce a Lincoln EV but is using its own technology.
Rivian wants police departments and first responders to use its upcoming electric trucks and it is planning to make them comfortable with seats designed for people who are carrying a gun.
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The upcoming Rivian R1T pickup and R1S SUV will be cheaper than previously expected. The R1T was originally announced with a $69,000 base price (and the R1S SUV at $72,000).
Rivian now says that $69,000 will be the price for a “well-equipped vehicle,” and that base model pricing will actually be lower than that.
Rivian announced that it is directly integrating Alexa into its upcoming vehicles, including the R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV.
They say that drivers will be able to “control key vehicle features — even in remote locations with poor reception — and access unique Rivian ‘home-to-car’ and ‘car-to-home’ skills.”
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Rivian gave us a little Christmas present today by releasing real video of an awesome feature they’re calling “tank turn.”
This feature allows the Rivian to turn literally on a dime – it can do a full 360º turn without moving at all.
New patent applications are flowing for upcoming all-electric pickups. The future electric F-150’s front trunk can be accessed without opening the hood. The F-150 will have multiple battery-storage compartments, creating the possibility of individual motors for each wheel. The Rivian RT1’s tailgate has multiple hinges for greater flexibility, and an extra battery pack could be added to its cargo bed. All kinds of possibilities open up when you ditch the engine.
The recently revealed Tesla Cybertruck is running neck-and-neck in popularity with upcoming electric offerings from big-name truck brands GM and Ford, according to a survey from Autolist.
The survey also included Rivian, which is similarly popular. Among people who have never owned a truck, all four brands fared roughly equally. Among current and former truck owners, GM and Ford had an advantage, with Rivian trailing closely and Tesla quite far behind.
Tesla has unveiled its Cybertruck, and whatever you think about its design, you have to be impressed by the specs. The electric pickup truck blows gas-powered pickup trucks out of the water and compares shockingly well to the Rivian R1T, the only other electric pickup with official specs.
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Rivian has released new information on its test program for the R1T electric pickup truck and released a video of a R1T pickup prototype off-roading.
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A Rivian R1T electric pickup prototype was spotted driving around in Canada – giving a rare great look at the latest working prototype.
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Tesla’s Cybertruck gets revealed in 10 days. We know it will have incredible performance in a straight line, and that Elon will trumpet its zero-to-60 number. But a vehicle’s offroad capability is more about handling. Whether or not Tesla can steal electric-truck thunder back from Rivian will be based on a simple metric: how many motors are on board the Cybertruck.
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At a recent event for reservation holders, Rivian showed off a new blue R1T electric pickup truck prototype that we haven’t seen before.
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Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are about to set out on their latest long-distance motorcycle trip for the TV series and this time, they are going electric with Harley-Davidson Livewire electric motorcycles and Rivian electric pickup trucks for support.
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