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Permanent AWD Option Coming Soon for Rivian Dual Motor Owners
Rivian’s Dual Motor R1 uses a rear motor clutch system that disconnects the rear motor during cruising to improve efficiency—defaulting to FWD at medium to high speeds unless extra traction or power is needed. Until now, drivers haven’t had manual control over this behavior in All-Purpose mode, which can lead to a slight power delay and noticeable NVH (a clunk, especially on Gen 1 units) when the rear motor re-engages under sudden throttle. Wassym Bensaid, Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, confirmed on social media that manual clutch control is coming,…
Rivian and iKamper Unveil Special Edition Skycamp Mini Rooftop Tent
iKamper, the most popular rooftop tent provider for Rivian owners, has partnered with Rivian to launch a special edition tent. The Rivian x iKamper Skycamp Mini is based on the highly acclaimed Skycamp 3.0 Mini but tailored to complement Rivian’s adventure-ready vehicles. Kaila Vandermey, Commercial Lead for Adventure Gear at Rivian, emphasizes the synergy between the two brands: “Rivian vehicles are built to empower exploration. Partnering with iKamper on the Rivian x iKamper Skycamp Mini, is the perfect accessory to…
Rivian R1S Cracks the Top 5 Best-Selling EVs in the U.S.
Rivian is gaining ground in the EV market, and the latest sales data proves it. According to Cox Automotive, the Rivian R1S was the fifth best-selling EV in the U.S. last month, marking a huge milestone for the brand. With over 4,000 vehicles sold, Rivian’s total sales jumped 34% from the previous month—an impressive feat considering the industry-wide slowdown. The R1S trailed only the Tesla Model Y, Model 3, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Honda Prologue in terms of sales volume.…
Kammok Crosswing Awning Install & Review on Rivian R1T
In this video, I walk you through the entire install process of the Kammok Crosswing Awning on my Rivian R1T and share my first impressions of the product. If you’ve been looking for a quick-deploy awning for your truck, this might be one of the best options out there. Many more videos coming soon where I put the Crosswing to the test in real-world conditions! Stay tuned for those. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions.…
Palo Alto Police Department Pilots Rivian R1S in New Fleet Program
Rivian’s vehicles are making their way into more municipal fleets, and the latest to get in on the action is the City of Palo Alto. In an exciting new pilot program, Palo Alto is teaming up with Rivian and the local police department to test out the R1S as part of their fleet. The city recently shared a photo of a custom police R1S. This isn’t the first time Rivian’s electric SUVs have been tapped for government use. Just last…