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Rivian Shares Which Dual-Motor Models Are Eligible for the $5,000 Performance Upgrade

Rivian has shared more details on its latest Performance Upgrade for Dual-Motor owners, available as a simple software upgrade for $5,000. If you own a Dual Standard+, Dual Large, Dual Large+, or Dual Max Rivian, you can purchase this upgrade 60 days after delivery, unlocking extra power, faster acceleration, and three new drive modes—Rally, Sport, and Soft Sand. However, it’s important to note that the Dual Standard model is not eligible for this upgrade. While Rivian didn’t specifically call out the Dual Large+, it should also be eligible since it’s essentially…

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Telo MT1

Is the Telo MT1 America’s First Electric Kei Truck?

The electric truck space is heating up, and a new player is stepping in with something totally different. Meet the Telo MT1, a mini electric pickup that somehow squeezes a 5-foot truck bed into a vehicle the size of a Mini Cooper. Telo is taking a fresh approach, offering a compact yet powerful truck designed for city driving, weekend adventures, and just about anything in between. And honestly? I can’t wait to get my hands on one to see if it lives up to the…

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Rivian R2 Casting

Rivian R2 to Use Large Die Castings, Cutting Complexity and Improving Efficiency

Rivian just dropped some cool news about the R2—it’s getting some serious upgrades in how it’s built. RJ Scaringe confirmed they’re using large high-pressure die castings throughout the body, and in the rear alone, they’ve cut down 50 separate stampings and over 300 joints to just three big castings. What does that mean? Basically, fewer parts, a simpler build, and likely a lighter, stronger, and more efficient vehicle. Tesla’s been doing something similar with their Gigacasting, and now Rivian is bringing its own version to…

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HEST x Rivian Collab

Rivian x HEST Camping Gear Back in Stock for Limited Pre-Sale

Back in December, Rivian teamed up with HEST to drop some co-branded camping accessories, including the HEST Camp Pillow and HEST Foamy Mattress designed specifically for the R1S. They sold out fast—like, really fast. But if you missed out, good news: they’re finally back for a limited pre-sale, available directly from HEST. It’s first come, first served, and orders will start shipping in April. There’s a four-per-person limit, so don’t go overboard. The HEST Foamy for R1S runs $329 for one (or $658 for a full mattress setup) and was designed to fit…

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