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The first dual-motor Rivian R1T models are beginning to appear in the R1 shop. Rivian’s electric truck, built with in-house motors, is a “product that does everything for most customers.” Dual-motor Rivian R1T appears in the R1 shop Less than two months after the first dual-motor R1T rolled off the production line at its Normal, IL factory in May, the first models are now available in the R1 shop. The dual-motor model is powered by Rivian’s in-house Enduro drive units. Rivian began…

Rivian recently invited a group of quad-motor R1T owners and dual-motor reservation holders to test out its new performance dual-motor R1T model. Check out the first look at the electric truck and how customers reacted in Rivian’s latest video. EV maker Rivian is now offering its R1 series in three different drive system configurations. Its flagship, the quad-motor, powers many Rivian R1T models on the road today. The quad-motor AWD configuration offers max on and off-road performance. With…

Cybertruck lovers longingly waiting to see Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s futuristic tanks on the road may have to wait a little longer—yet again.Tesla Investors Not Happy With Mr. Tweet's TweetsThe latest bump in the road for Cybertruck comes at the hand of Mustapha El Akkari, the Tesla group manager of raw materials who played a key role in supply chain management for the Cybertruck and other Tesla vehicles. According to a report in The Information, El Akkari quit to go to electric truck manufacturer Rivian, where he will become…

The first customer dual-motor R1T, with Rivian’s in-house designed Enduro drive unit, rolled off the production line at the company’s factory in Normal, IL, today. Rivian has been working on its new “Enduro” drive unit for some time now. Currently, Rivian buys motors for its quad-motor powertrains from an external supplier, but the in-house designed Enduro drivetrains should help the company significantly reduce costs. The drive units started production in February, but most have made their…

After ramping production over the past year or so, EV maker Rivian says you can now get an R1T adventure vehicle (or electric truck, if you will) delivered in less than two weeks, in some cases. Get your new Rivian R1T delivered in under two weeks With more Rivian models popping up throughout the streets of the US, many are wondering how they can get their hands on one. Well, now may be your chance if you are one of these people. Rivian says R1T deliveries can happen in “14 days or less”…

Rivian has just announced that its 2023 model year R1S SUV has been awarded Top Safety Pick+ status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The all-electric SUV joins Rivian’s R1T pickup in obtaining the safety organization’s top honor. Rivian ($RIVN) is now a couple of years removed from beginning production of its flagship EVs, but remains relatively nascent in a booming segment, especially in the SUV-loving US. The company is still trying to find its footing in scaled EV…

Over the weekend, a Rivian R1T model was spotted in Germany with plates registered in Graz, Austria, suggesting a possible connection to contract vehicle manufacturer Magna Steyr. Is this the sign of what we’ve all been waiting for? Magna Steyr, an automotive manufacturer based in Graz, Austria, is known for building parts and full vehicles for automakers, such as the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class SUV. The manufacturing giant works with several automakers engineering EV platforms for new…

Electric trucks are winning over drivers with improved range, towing, and more power off the line than gas-powered pickups. One of the most common questions potential electric truck buyers ask is how much it can tow. Check out two of the most popular electric trucks on the market – the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning – go head to head in a towing test in the video below. Two automakers – one that’s been building cars for over 100 years and the other founded in 2009. But each has the same…

After submitting updated documentation, the Rivian R1S and R1T models will, in fact, qualify for at least a portion of the EV tax credit. Rivian gains back a portion of the EV tax credit The Inflation Reduction Act, passed last August, provides up to $7,500 in tax credits for buying an electric vehicle. However, there are specific requirements the EV must qualify for to receive the credit. After delaying for nearly four months, the US Treasury Department finally shared its guidance on…

After removing the quad motor, Max pack R1T from its configurator last December, Rivian has followed through on its promise to deliver a higher horsepower “Performance” dual motor option to reservation holders. The American automaker shared specs and pricing today along with updates ranges for dual motor R1T configurations using the Max pack. Days after reporting it remains on track to his its 2023 production output target, Rivian looks to finally share updated delivery times for current R1T…