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Rivian Confirms Tri-Motor Gen 2 R1 Deliveries to Begin at the End of Q3

In today’s Q2 2024 quarterly earnings call, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe delivered exciting news for the EV community: the highly anticipated Tri-Motor Gen 2 R1 is set to begin deliveries at the end of Q3 2024. The Tri-Motor Gen 2 R1 has been eagerly awaited by enthusiasts and potential buyers alike, promising enhanced performance, increased range, and cutting-edge technology. With this latest update, Rivian is not only reaffirming its commitment to delivering groundbreaking vehicles but also setting the stage for…

Rivian Shares Additional Details on New R1S Large+ Battery Pack

Rivian has reached out to RivianTrackr to provide an official statement and additional details regarding the new Gen 2 R1S Large+ battery pack just released on the R1 Shop. In an official communication with RivianTrackr, Rivian had the following to say about the release of this new battery pack: To meet the high customer demand and accelerate delivery our second-generation Dual Large vehicles, we’re software-updating the range of certain Max pack R1 vehicles to match the starting pricing and range…

Rivian’s New R1S Large+ Variant is a Max Pack in Disguise

As reported on X earlier today, Rivian is now selling Generation 2 Rivian R1S Large variant vehicles on the R1 Shop but with one caveat… it’s a Max pack that is software locked. Rivian has introduced a new battery variant called “Large+” although you won’t see that label anywhere on Rivian.com if you try to search for it. This battery is a Max pack that is being software limited to mimic a Large pack. The reason for doing this? Unknown…

Bay Area Rivian Club Hosts “Rivian and Refreshments” Event at Electrify Expo

The Bay Area Rivian Club is excited to announce its upcoming “Rivian and Refreshments” event, taking place on August 24th from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. This gathering is tentatively set to be held in the parking lot of the Electrify Expo, creating the perfect atmosphere for electric vehicle enthusiasts to connect over coffee and conversation. What to Expect Sponsored by Rivian, the event will feature complimentary coffee, tea, and what Rivian is calling “lite bites”—a selection of breakfast pastries…

German Antitrust Body Approves Volkswagen-Rivian Joint Venture

The German antitrust body has approved the joint venture between Volkswagen Group and Rivian, marking a significant milestone for the collaboration to advance electric vehicle technology and software. This strategic partnership involves Volkswagen investing up to $5 billion in Rivian, with an initial investment of $1 billion followed by subsequent investments over the next few years. The joint venture will focus on developing next-generation electrical and electronic architecture and software-defined vehicles. Volkswagen plans to leverage Rivian’s existing technology to accelerate…