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Google Casting Coming to Rivian Vehicles with 2024.47 Software Update
In an exciting announcement during a Q&A session this morning, Rivian’s Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid confirmed that Google Casting will be introduced in the 2024.47 software update. This highly anticipated feature, initially revealed earlier this year, is a significant step in Rivian’s continued efforts to enhance in-vehicle technology. Google Casting allows seamless integration of Google’s ecosystem with Rivian’s vehicles, enabling features such as mirroring Android device content directly to the vehicle’s display. This functionality is expected to appeal to…
VIDEO: Goodbye Gen 1 R1T – A Comprehensive Ownership Review
After nearly 3 years, countless road trips, and over 50,000 miles, I’m saying goodbye to my 2022 Rivian R1T Quad Motor. Before I trade it in for the Gen 2, I’m sharing everything about my ownership experience. The good: Incredible performance, road trip adventures, and software updates that keep improving the truck. The bad: Service quirks, early design flaws, and a tonneau cover that’s seen better days. The ugly: Wear and tear, plus the one big issue that left me…
Atlanta Fire Department Adds Rivian Electric Trucks to Fleet
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department (AFRD) is introducing Rivian vehicles as its first EV response vehicles. These trucks will be used citywide to handle the city’s high volume of medical emergencies more efficiently, especially in heavy traffic. A Solution for Busy Streets EMS calls make up 63% of AFRD’s workload, with over 14,000 calls between July and September. The compact and agile Rivian trucks are designed to navigate crowded city streets faster than traditional fire trucks, helping AFRD reach emergencies…
Rivian Welcomes Krishna Bandaru as Vice President of Manufacturing Engineering
Rivian has announced a significant addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Krishna Bandaru as Vice President of Manufacturing Engineering. COO Javier Varela shared the news on LinkedIn, emphasizing Bandaru’s extensive experience and the strategic role he will play in Rivian’s ambitious growth plans. Bandaru joins Rivian with more than 25 years of manufacturing experience at Stellantis, where he honed his expertise in scaling production and optimizing efficiency. At Rivian, he will focus on improving productivity, increasing manufacturing…
Rivian Leasing Now Available In West Virginia
Sorry, Indiana folks, there is still no leasing for you, but if you live in West Virginia and want to lease a Rivian, now is your chance to do so! With pending changes coming to the EV tax credit in 2025, West Virginia residents can now go to Rivian.com and lease either an R1T or R1S with some great November incentives. With West Virginia joining the list, Rivian now offers leasing options in 38 of the 50 states, giving EV…