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In this section of Torque News we report the latest news and developments about Rivian electric vehicles and trucks. Rivian is an American electric vehicle automaker and automotive technology company founded in 2009. Rivian is building an electric sport utility vehicle and pickup truck on a "skateboard" platform that can support future vehicles or be adopted by other companies.

By Denis Flierl on March 11, 2024 - 12:06PM
How do owners of the Rivian R1T and Rivian R1S like their new electric vehicles? According to J.D. Power, they score two of the top three in overall customer satisfaction rating. Only one Premium EV ranks higher.
By Justin Hart on March 10, 2024 - 10:22PM
Kia, among other legacy auto brands, is racing to sell affordably priced EVs before their startup rivals like Rivian and Tesla. Yet legacy auto faces a significant uphill battle in terms of producing and selling such affordable EVs.
By Justin Hart on March 9, 2024 - 4:56AM
This week, Rivian showcased its forthcoming, more affordable EVs the R2 and R3, along with a higher performance, off-road oriented version of the R3 called the R3X. These “adventure” vehicles excited many and put mainstream automakers on notice.
By Marc Stern on March 8, 2024 - 9:32PM
When two new vehicles are parked together, you know they will do a comparison test, which Edmunds did. The Ford F-150 Lightning came out on top of the Cybertruck and Rivian R1T.
By Jeremy Johnson on March 7, 2024 - 5:37PM
Should Tesla fear Rivian? Rivian revealed its R2 and R3 vehicles today, smaller versions of their all-electric SUV, that will be released in the coming years at more affordable prices. Will this challenge Tesla?
By Justin Hart on January 27, 2024 - 6:36PM
More than once I have written about how some media sources get things wrong about EV sales trends in the US. Declines are primarily due to cost, not lack of interest. Plenty of people still want EVs and it isn’t just the “early adopters”, either.
By Peter Neilson on January 2, 2024 - 8:38PM
Unveiling the untold story of EV battery replacement costs, environmental toll, and the uncertain future of used batteries. A deep dive into the world of EVs.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 28, 2023 - 6:33AM
A lot has been written about how the competition is overtaking Tesla, however, a recent incident including a Rivian R1S and a Tesla Cybertruck shows why Tesla is still the leader when it comes to electric vehicles.
By Tinsae Aregay on December 1, 2023 - 11:51AM
A Tesla Cybertruck in “Beast Mode” has taken on the Rivian R1T and Hammer EV in the first quarter mile race. The Cybertruck leaves both vehicles behind and only a day after deliveries officially becomes the fastest pickup truck in the world.
By Jeremy Johnson on December 1, 2023 - 11:19AM
We have some detailed data showing the towing capabilities of the Cybertruck, along with other specs, compare to the Rivian trucks. The Cybertruck shows a massive advantage in torque.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 20, 2023 - 4:06PM
Tesla has confirmed a few disappointing and some exciting specs about the Cybertruck including, an ultra-hard SMC bed, reduced 2500lbs & 11,000lbs payload & towing capacity, shatter-resistant glass, and new on-road and off-road driving modes.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 18, 2023 - 7:14AM
As new leaks show the Cybertruck only has a 267-mile range, a picture has surfaced of a person trying to pump gas into the Cybertruck’s charge port. Given its range, would you be interested in an extended-range Cybertruck with an onboard gas generator?
By Tinsae Aregay on November 15, 2023 - 5:42PM
Ford CEO, Jim Farley has fired the first shot at Elon Musk sharing a video of a Ford F-150 Lightning tackling the same Stair Step challenge as did a release candidate Tesla Cybertruck. In the video, the F-150 appears to outperform the Cybertruck.
By Tinsae Aregay on November 13, 2023 - 9:15AM
Over the weekend, a Rivian R1T owner took his truck on the same Hollister Hills Stair Step path as a release candidate Tesla Cybertruck. In the 1st off-roading face-to-face b/n the two trucks, the Rivian R1T appears to perform better than the Cybertruck.
By Peter Neilson on September 5, 2023 - 4:06PM
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By Peter Neilson on August 21, 2023 - 4:38PM
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By Peter Neilson on August 9, 2023 - 12:35PM
Discover why Tesla's unique battery preconditioning is setting the gold standard in EV charging, ensuring smarter, longer-lasting battery health.
By Peter Neilson on August 7, 2023 - 3:03PM
Dive into the electrifying journey of auto shops in the EV era.
By Peter Neilson on August 7, 2023 - 2:05PM
From rollercoaster-like acceleration to silent speed, my ride on the Zero electric motorcycle was an adrenaline-charged dance with the future.
By Peter Neilson on August 1, 2023 - 11:07PM
Uncover the hidden details of EVs! From onboard charger limitations to real costs, our guide navigates the electric highway for future buyers
By Peter Neilson on August 1, 2023 - 10:41PM
Explore the world of EVs with our comprehensive guide on charging infrastructure and onboard systems
By Peter Neilson on July 18, 2023 - 2:26PM
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By Peter Neilson on July 11, 2023 - 12:57PM
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By Peter Neilson on July 5, 2023 - 7:01PM
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By Peter Neilson on June 19, 2023 - 6:27PM
Electric vehicle (EV) companies proudly claim "carbon-free" manufacturing in an era of heightened environmental consciousness. However, behind the glossy marketing facade lies a harsh reality. Delve into the truth as we unveil the EV industry's deceptive practices and greenwashing tactics, exposing the gap between their claims and the genuine environmental impact of their manufacturing processes. Brace yourself for an eye-opening exploration into the realm of EV production.
By Justin Hart on May 16, 2023 - 3:14AM
The Rivan R1T electric pickup is selling well, though we don’t have exact numbers because Rivian doesn’t report its sales separately from its R1S SUV and EDV electric delivery vans, as its sales figures are up significantly. What’s better though, some buyers may be able to get one by early next month (as long as they live relatively near a Rivian Service Center and are willing to pick from a “ready to go” configuration).
By John Goreham on February 3, 2023 - 6:05PM
We spoke with a Rivian R1T electric pickup truck owner who is selling a vehicle he loves. As it turns out, the reason he is selling is that he loves his wife more.
By James Walker on January 16, 2023 - 5:56PM
The Illinois Automobile Dealers Association is appealing a December 2022 ruling that gave Lucid the green light to sell cars direct to consumers.
By Justin Hart on November 26, 2022 - 5:11PM
I’ve written up several predictions of which automotive brands will round out the top 5 plug-in electric sales spots (behind 1st place Tesla). Now that we are near the end of another year, we can pretty well see how those predictions turned out, but what does next year have in store for the U.S. plug-in electric vehicle market? Will the same 5 brands retain their lead spots next year too, or will we start to see some shifts?
By James Walker on March 4, 2022 - 1:08PM
Rivian bumped the price of its flagship EVs by over $10,000 without warning, sparking fury from preorder customers. The price-hike plans have now been reversed: "It was wrong and we broke your trust in Rivian."