The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, July 20 to July 26, 2026
Rivian halts Half Moon Grey R2 deliveries, sues the federal government over tariff refunds, and puts out a charging adapter warning. Plus R2 battery pack costs, a tire efficiency breakdown,… · Rivian
How New Auto Tariffs Could Impact Rivian
Starting April 2nd, the U.S. is slapping a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks. That’s bad news for foreign automakers—but…
RivianTrackr Hangouts Debut: JerryRigEverything Talks Rivian Ownership, Tesla Breakups, and EV Future
In the very first episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I sit down with Zack Nelson (aka JerryRigEverything) to talk all things EV—from life…
Rivian’s New Spinoff ‘Also’ Will Make High-Tech E-Bikes
Before RJ Scaringe was building electric trucks, he was thinking about tiny EVs. Now that idea is finally coming to life with Also,…
Rivian Shares Update on R2 Production Progress in Normal
Rivian just dropped a fresh update on the R2 buildout—and it’s clear they’re pushing hard to stay on track for a 2026…
First Rivian R2 Gets E-Coat, RJ Teases Launch Green
RJ just gave us a sneak peek at something pretty cool: the very first R2 body getting its e-coat treatment at Rivian’s…
Rivian Retrofits Augusta Charger to Support All EVs
The Rivian Adventure Network site in Augusta, GA just got a pretty cool upgrade. It originally opened in April 2023 as a…
Amazon Electric Delivery Van Goes Up in Flames While Parked in Texas, No Injuries Reported
Update: Added some additional photos from the Montgomery County Police Reporter. An Amazon Electric Delivery Van (EDV) was completely engulfed in flames…
New Electrify America Site With Alpitronic Chargers Spotted in Florida
Electrify America is partnering with Alpitronic to roll out a new generation of DC fast chargers, and the first confirmed location is…
Rivian Hosting 5K in Normal to Support Local Environmental Nonprofits
Rivian’s third annual 5K is happening at Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois, and it’s all about supporting two local nonprofits: the…
Video: Electrify Expo 2025 Orlando – Full Walkthrough & First Impressions
I had the chance to attend the first Electrify Expo of 2025 in Orlando and recorded a full walkthrough of the event.…