A short clip shared by Scot from Out of Spec shows a Rivian confidently handling lane centering and a lane change in snowy conditions. While Tesla has spent years refining its system with millions of vehicles on the road, Rivian has only been at this for months, making the steady, composed behavior especially notable.
Rivian may not offer leasing when the R2 launches, and history suggests that should not come as a surprise. Leasing was not available at R1 launch and still is not offered in every state or in Canada today.
Rivian partnered with Grey’s Anatomy to create a fully electric ambulance built on its Commercial Van platform. The custom “vanbulance” improves air quality on set while showcasing the real world potential of electric emergency vehicles.
Rivian is committing millions of dollars to change Washington’s EV sales laws after years of stalled legislation. With Washington being one of Rivian’s strongest markets and a clear conflict of interest blocking progress in the legislature, the company is now preparing to take the fight directly to voters.
Months after Rivian first acknowledged an LFP battery range calibration issue affecting Gen 2 R1 Dual Standard vehicles, owners are once again receiving guidance from Rivian Engineering. Despite running the latest software, the continued outreach suggests the issue is still being actively mitigated rather than fully resolved.