A fatal accident involving a 2023 Rivian R1T occurred on November 8 along North General Hitchcock Highway, near milepost 9, on the road leading up to Mt. Lemmon in Arizona. According to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, the vehicle broke through a guardrail and plunged down a steep embankment. The driver, identified as 24-year-old Orion Sherry, was pronounced dead at…
Rivian is helping Laguna Beach go green! The company donated two all-electric R1S SUVs to the city’s Marine Safety fleet. These SUVs will be used for beach patrols and emergency response along the coastline. Built to handle sand and surf, the R1S is perfect for the job. The vehicles will help the team respond quickly to emergencies while protecting the…
Back in August, Rivian shared that they were taking the R2 on a road trip to various cities around the United States and Canada. Rivian has now announced some additional cities and date changes to the R2 Roadtrip which you can see below. Note: R3X is expected to make guest appearances along the way.
Rivian and Volkswagen have launched a new website designed to offer deeper insights into their joint venture. While the partnership itself is well-known, the website serves to educate the public on the specific technologies and innovations they are working on together, especially in software-defined vehicles, zonal controllers, and advanced connectivity solutions. Highlighting Key Areas of Innovation The website provides an…
Rivian and Volkswagen Group are teaming up in a big way, launching a joint venture called “Rivian and VW Group Technology, LLC.” Together, they’re putting up to $5.8 billion on the table to speed up EV development, cut costs, and create some impressive new electric vehicle technology. This partnership combines Rivian’s software expertise with Volkswagen’s massive manufacturing power and vehicle…
