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K.I.T.T. From Knight Rider Effect Coming To Rivian Vehicles In October Update
Rivian has shared a first look at the Halloween update coming to Rivian vehicles in October featuring The Hoff and K.I.T.T. from the beloved franchise Knight Rider. Below you can see the famous K.I.T.T. lights on a Gen 2 Rivian with the new charging light bar which features full RGB technology. K.I.T.T. was originally portrayed by a 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am and driven by David Hasselhoff.

RJ Scaringe Addresses EV Misinformation and U.S. Lag in Clean Energy Transition at Climate Week
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe took to the stage during Climate Forward in New York City this week during Climate Week NYC 2024 to talk about Rivian and the EV market. RJ spoke about the political climate and how electric vehicles have become a partisan issue in the United States and why it shouldn’t be a political issue. RJ shared his concerns about the huge misinformation on electric vehicles, especially the battery supply chain. RJ additionally spoke about how so many…

Rivian Confirms Free NACS DC Adapters for All Owners by January 2025
Rivian has reached out to us to share the following information regarding the shipping of NACS DC adapters. Starting in September 2024, Rivian will begin proactively shipping the NACS DC adapter to customers once they take delivery. Customers will receive the adapter via mail within 7-10 business days. All current Rivian owners will receive their adapter at no cost by the end of January 2025. – Rivian Press Communications I think this is an interesting approach and probably makes a…

Video: Rivian Software 2024.35 Review
The latest Rivian OTA is here with 2024.35 bringing the ability to view live cameras from your Rivian on your phone, Tri-Zone climate, Enhanced Dynamic Lighting on Gen 2 vehicles, and hundreds of bug fixes for Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles!

R1S and R1T Now Available To Rent In The United Kingdom!
The Rivian R1S hits the roads in the United Kingdom and while Rivian has yet to officially sell its vehicles in Europe, the brand’s presence overseas is growing, thanks to rental opportunities. EVision, the UK’s largest all-electric rental company, has made this new development possible, which has recently added the Rivian R1S to its fleet. The electric SUV is now available to rent for anywhere between one day and three years, offering flexibility for a variety of customer needs. However,…