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RivianTrackr Hangouts - Episode 4 - Kyle Conner

RivianTrackr Hangouts Episode 4: Kyle Conner Talks R1T, R2, and the EV Landscape Ahead

In this episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I sit down with my good friend Kyle Conner from Out of Spec to talk all things EV. Kyle shares how he ended up with his Rivian R1T, why he considers it the best vehicle he’s ever owned, and why he’s already sending his Cybertruck back to Tesla. We also dive into his thoughts on the upcoming Rivian R2, where the EV industry is headed, and how the current political landscape could impact the…

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HelloFresh Rivian Commercial Van

Rivian Lands Major Fleet Deal with HelloFresh with 70 Electric Vans

Rivian just landed its first major fleet customer since opening up commercial van sales to the public earlier this year—and it’s a big one. HelloFresh, best known for its meal kits and prepared food brand Factor, has officially added 70 all-electric Rivian Commercial Vans to its delivery fleet. That shift has already led to some impressive results: over 200 tonnes of CO2 emissions saved, which Rivian says is equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 300 acres of U.S. forest. The vans…

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Gerard Dwyer Named Chief Information Officer at Rivian

Rivian has officially announced a leadership update as Gerard Dwyer steps into the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO). Dwyer shared the news on LinkedIn, expressing his excitement to help lead Rivian’s technology strategy during one of the company’s most pivotal moments yet—with the launch of the R2 just around the corner. For the last four years, Gerard has been serving as Rivian’s Vice President of Business Finance. During that time, he worked closely with CFO Claire Rauh McDonough and…

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Rivian’s Upcoming Orlando Service Center Is Taking Shape

Rivian’s Upcoming Orlando Service Center Is Taking Shape

I took a trip to the upcoming Rivian Service Center in Orlando after spotting permit activity—and it’s looking promising. This new location will be much larger than Rivian’s existing service footprint in Central Florida and should help expand appointment availability, especially as we gear up for the R2 launch in 2026. While construction is still underway inside, I walk you through an exterior tour of the site and what to expect. The facility is expected to open in the coming…

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Rivian R1T / R1S Heavy Duty Aluminum Front Skid Plate by EV Sportline

Installing the EV Sportline Heavy Duty Skid Plate on the Rivian R1T

In this video, I showcase the installation and review of the EV Sportline Heavy Duty Aluminum Front Skid Plate on my Rivian R1T I detail the straightforward installation process, which involves removing the stock plastic cover and bolting the new skid plate into place using the provided hardware—no permanent modifications required. EV Sportline official installation video

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