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In 2020, Epic Games publicly for the first time. Nearly three years later, gamers are still waiting for the tech to go mainstream. Outside of and , there aren’t any UE5 games you can play right now, and the first salvo probably won’t arrive until the end of the year at the earliest. None of that stopped Epic from showcasing the engine’s latest capabilities with a handful of new demos during its recent at GDC 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxl4o1gOhC4 Arguably the most impressive one saw Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2…

Rivian, the self-proclaimed electric adventure car manufacturer, says that it is ramping up production and will be delivering “thousands” of its R1T electric truck to customers over the next four months. As reported by The Verge, Andy Bowman, director of communications at Rivian, said that “thousands of R1T reservation holders can expect an invitation from us in the coming days…Once their order is confirmed, they can expect to take delivery in the next 1-4 months.” To support reservation customers who are being…

Forum members are reporting a letter recently sent by Rivian detailing its plans to remove the Max Pack battery as a selectable option in its R1T configurator when paired with the Quad Motor drive system. As of today, the pairing is already non-selectable for new orders, but current Rivian R1T reservation holders will soon have to pivot to either a smaller battery or fewer motors. As Rivian entered the final financial quarter of this year, it was touting a 67% expansion in production of its two…

The 2022-2023 Rivian R1T has earned the highest safety rating, Top Safety Pick+, from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The IIHS is one of the US’ main automotive safety rating organizations, along with the NHTSA. While the NHTSA is a government agency, IIHS is a private organization funded by insurance companies. Europe has it’s own rating agency, Euro NCAP. IIHS and NHTSA ratings have similar goals, but the organizations use different testing procedures and will occasionally reach…

Rivian’s online configurator now reflects a myriad of changes for new customers, including the absence of previous add-on options like a full-size spare tire. On a positive note, those who own or purchase Rivian R1T or R1S with the AWD quad motor and large battery pack, should see an increase in range. Rivian fans rejoice, additional range is always welcomed news. As American EV automaker Rivian entered the final financial quarter of this year, it was touting a 67% expansion in production of its…

This photo, provided by Edmunds, shows the 2022 Rivian R1T. It is an all-electric pickup truck with an EPA-estimated range of 314 miles in its initial configuration. Credit: Rex Tokeshi-Torres/Courtesy of Edmunds via AP Tesla, the first high-volume EV maker, was early to promise a zero-emission pickup, but it was Rivian, an American startup, that delivered the first mass-production EV truck. With impressive range, dazzling…

Rivian has yet to officially expand R1T electric pickup deliveries outside of the United States, but some electric pickups are already in Africa – for a good cause. After a year in production, Rivian is just now starting to expand outside of the United States with the first deliveries expected in Canada by the end of the year. That’s why it is surprising to see not one but four Rivian R1T electric pickup trucks in the hills of Kenya in Africa among the giraffes and elephants. Rivian contributed 1% of its equity to…

American EV automaker Rivian is rolling out a new all-electric fleet of mobile service vehicles to support the growing number of R1T pickups and R1S SUVs hitting roads around the US. In addition to the images we’ve captured below, you’ll see a video posted by CEO RJ Scaringe, showing Rivian Vans and R1Ts being outfitted with a range mobile service equipment. Rivian ($RIVN) is a young EV automaker still looking to gain its footing in an ever-growing EV market. Following a massive IPO last fall, the company has…

has the entry-level Explore trim for its R1T and R1S electric vehicles. "After weighing customer demand, Rivian decided to remove Explore Package as an option when configuring an R1T or R1S," . "We realize this news comes as a surprise and apologize to customers who have had their planning impacted." The company said it initially gave customers two package options to offer them "more variety." While Rivian expected that many customers would opt for the Explore package, it claimed that only a small percentage of them…

Electric vehicle maker is testing dual-motor versions of its R1T pickup and R1S SUV in the wild. The automaker is currently putting those models through their paces in the New Zealand winter, according to a tweet from CEO RJ Scaringe that spotted. The company it would offer R1T and R1S variants that use its dual-motor Enduro powertrain. It said these models would be less expensive than their four-motor counterparts, starting at $67,500 for the R1T and $72,500 for the R1S. Not accounting for the destination fee, the…