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Rivian’s Software Will Power Volkswagen’s Affordable ID. EVERY1 EV

Jose Castillo
03/06/2025 at 10:41am
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VW ID.Every1 Concept with Rivian software

Volkswagen just unveiled a super-affordable electric car for the European market, the ID. EVERY1, and while the focus is on its budget-friendly price tag, there’s a major Rivian connection under the hood. According to TechCrunch, this little EV will be the first to roll out with Rivian’s software and vehicle architecture—marking a huge moment for the American EV maker’s expansion…

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50k Miles with My Rivian R1T: The Ultimate Tesla Replacement

David Cottrell
03/05/2025 at 5:22pm
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My Glacier White truck with Forest Edge interior and 20″ AT wheels, has given me quite the adventure. 100+ off-road trips, dozens of camping weekends, 50+ community club events with hundreds of owners, and more Costco runs than I can count. Leaving Tesla for greater adventures was a no brainer—long before Rivian gained full access to the Tesla Supercharger network. Now,…

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Rivian’s R2 Drive Unit Brings Major Efficiency Upgrades

Jose Castillo
03/05/2025 at 12:54pm
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Rivian’s R2 is shaping up to be a game-changer, and CEO RJ Scaringe just shared a key upgrade. The new Maximus drive unit uses continuous winding in the stator, cutting welds per stator assembly from 264 (on Enduro) to just 24. Fewer welds mean faster production, lower costs, and improved reliability—exactly what Rivian needs to make the R2 more affordable.…

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Rivian Transforms Austin Space into “Electric Roadhouse” for SXSW 2025

Jose Castillo
03/05/2025 at 12:00pm
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If you stopped by the Rivian Space in Austin this week, you might have been met with a locked door and a sign explaining why—Rivian is in the middle of transforming the space into the Electric Roadhouse for SXSW, which kicks off on Friday, March 7th. Reddit user u/GurCurrent8732 was one of the first to spot the closure, confirming that Rivian’s Austin…

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What’s Coming In Rivian Update 2025.06

Jose Castillo
03/04/2025 at 9:20pm
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There’s a LOT of exciting features (especially for Gen 2) in this long awaited update. After Wassym teased that we would get wheel swaps and the ability to purchase performance upgrades, owners have been anxiously waiting. See full release notes