Tag: Rivian
Rivian’s Latest OTA Update Includes Kneel Mode
Kneel mode lowers the R1 trucks to about 10 inches from the ground.
The over-the-air (OTA) software update is coming to customers in November. In Rivian’s latest over-the-air (OTA) software update, Kneel mode has been added. This new mode lowers the vehicle by as...
Rivian is on Track to Meet its 2022 Production Goals
The automaker’s production increased 67% during the last quarter.
Rivian wants to build 25,000 vehicles in 2022.
The company has now produced 14,317 vehicles since January. Rivian took a long time to ramp up its production scale, but it now seems to have found...
Rivian Is now Certified by Transport Canada
The automaker had failed to obtain its certification earlier this week.
Transport Canada has now cleared the company after receiving the requested documentation
Rivian hasn’t said when deliveries will begin in Canada, but it should happen soon Earlier this week, Rivian applied for certification...
Rivian Failed to Get Certified by Transport Canada
This means the company can’t sell vehicles in Canada for now
A report cites issues with units of measure, labels, noise and anti-theft features
Rivian can reapply for certification as soon as it has fixed all of the issues Rivian failed to obtain a...
Mercedes-Benz and Rivian Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Produce Electric Vans
The joint venture will build large electric vans for both automakers.
Depending on how things go, options for increased synergies will be explored. By combining efforts and expertise, both Mercedes-Benz and Rivian will build large electric vans for Europe. This cost-cutting measure will allow...
Rivian Drops Base Explore Trim Effectively Increasing the Starting Price by Nearly $6,000
The canceled trim means order holders, no matter how old, won’t get the truck they want.
Rivian will refund deposits if order holders do not upgrade to the Adventure trim. The American EV start-up company has done it twice this year, and that severely...
Rivian Patents a New Drive Mode to Help Turn Tighter
Dig Mode will join Tank Mode, which was shown before
This drive mode makes both of the rear wheels spin in different directions
This is possible due to the R1S and R1T’s quad motor setup Due to their completely different drivetrains, electric vehicles are...
Rivian and Fisker Offering Last Chance to Benefit From US Tax Credit
The US Senate passed a law that will make many EVs ineligible to incentives, including those from Rivian and Fisker
Reservation holders can receive the credit by making a non-refundable payment toward the vehicle
This will only be possible until the law is...
Rivian is Testing its Upcoming Dual Motor Powertrain in New-Zealand
The Enduro drive units have been developed entirely by Rivian
This powertrain is now being winter tested in the Southern Hemisphere
Currently, all Rivian vehicles are powered by four Bosch electric motors Rivian announced it would make its R1T and R1S models more affordable...
Rivian Could Launch a Rally-Inspired SUV Next Year
This would be the brand’s fourth model, possibly called R1X
This model would be a performance SUV with up to 1,200 horsepower
It would compete with the Jeep Wrangler off-road and the Porsche Cayenne Turbo on pavement Rivian is still in the process of...
