Honeywell Aerospace has sued Rivian over seven patents it says cover tech like sensor fusion, hazard detection, and autonomous navigation. Lucid got hit with its own lawsuit the same day, less than three months after Honeywell Aerospace became an independent company.
Rivian's new R2 cuts its lifecycle carbon footprint in half compared to the R1S Launch Edition, hitting the company's 2030 target four years ahead of schedule. The new impact report also covers recycled materials, smart charging, and Rivian's growing factory footprint.
RJ Scaringe told The New York Times that Chinese automakers will likely be able to sell in the U.S. eventually, and that tariffs are what's keeping things balanced until then. He also sees robotics as the other way American manufacturing closes the cost gap.
RJ Scaringe told The New York Times that R3 will land "materially lower" in price than R2, and that R4 will push prices down even further. There's no pricing or timeline yet, but it's the clearest look so far at where Rivian's lineup is headed.
RJ Scaringe says more R2 reservation holders are buying the Launch Edition now instead of waiting for cheaper trims. It's happening at a higher rate than Rivian expected.
The Rivian community has been busy designing 3D printable accessories for R2, from a NACS adapter holder to console organizers and a tow hook plate adapter. Here are a few worth printing, plus where to buy them if you don't own a printer.
Rivian's 2026.31 update brought Google Maps and Waze police and speed camera reports into native navigation, but they only appear during active guidance. It's a useful first step that raises a bigger question about how Rivian should roll out features like this.
R2 is getting a height adjustable tailgate in its next OTA update, according to Rivian Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid. The feature will let owners set how high the power tailgate opens, which helps in garages with low ceilings.
Borealis went live on R2 this morning, so every R2 Performance option is now available to order. A new wave of R2 invites is also rolling out today, so keep an eye on your inbox.
Rivian Plug and Charge works on four networks and no others. Here's the full list, plus the two things owners keep mistaking for it.
