Rivian News and Rumors

$3/kWh to Charge at Universal Epic Universe Theme Park?

05/23/2025 at 11:04am
EV Charging
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Jose Castillo

It’s not often that two of my worlds, electric vehicles and theme parks, collide, but here in Orlando, they just did in a big way. Universal recently opened its brand-new Epic Universe park, and with it came a shiny new parking lot outfitted with something that caught my eye: 40 Level 2 EV chargers, all tucked under sleek solar panel canopies. It’s a dream setup on paper, solar-powered EV charging while you explore a theme park? Count me in. Naturally,…

Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Rolls Back Clean Energy Incentives

Major EV Incentives to Expire Under Trump’s New Plan

05/21/2025 at 3:01pm
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Jose Castillo

President Trump, now several months into his second term, is following through on promises to roll back clean energy policies—and his latest move hits EV buyers hard. The newly advanced “One Big Beautiful Bill” just passed out of a key House committee and is shaping up to be a major reversal of Biden-era climate incentives. The bill includes a wide range of sweeping changes—but in this article, we’re just focusing on the parts that directly affect you as an EV…

Gen 1 R1T Quad being assembled in the factory in Normal, IL

PHOTOS – New Gen 2 R1T Quad Surfaces with Ultra Performance Wheels and Mystery Green Paint

05/20/2025 at 12:36pm
Rivian, Rivian R1S, Rivian R1T
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Jose Castillo

Rivian’s Gen 2 Quad is getting closer, and thanks to our friends at Out of Spec, we just got a sneak peek straight from inside the factory. While touring Rivian’s Normal, Illinois plant today, they spotted a new R1T deep in production—and it wasn’t just any R1T. This one was rocking the exclusive 22” Ultra Performance wheels and the telltale Gear Guard badge, both clear indicators that we’re looking at the upcoming Quad-Motor variant. Interestingly, the truck appears to be finished…

Samsara Integration Brings Rivian Vehicle Data to Fleet Managers

Rivian just announced a new partnership with a company called Samsara, and while the name might not ring a bell for many in the Rivian community, this could be a pretty big deal—especially for businesses managing electric fleets. So who is Samsara? They’re a tech company based in San Francisco that specializes in fleet and operations management. Their platform helps businesses track and manage everything from trucks and vans to heavy machinery, using real-time data like GPS, fuel levels, engine diagnostics,…

Infineon to Supply Power Systems for Rivian R2 Electric Platform

05/19/2025 at 2:56pm
Rivian, Rivian R2
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Jose Castillo

Rivian has teamed up with Infineon Technologies to power its upcoming R2 platform, starting in 2026. Infineon will supply advanced power modules for the R2’s traction inverters, which are the components that turn battery power into the energy needed to drive the wheels. Simply put, they help the vehicle move efficiently. The R2 platform will use a mix of silicon carbide (SiC) and traditional silicon (Si) modules from Infineon’s HybridPACK Drive G2 family. These are designed to boost performance and…