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Rivian R1S sporting the Palo Alto Police Department branding

Palo Alto Police Department Pilots Rivian R1S in New Fleet Program

Rivian’s vehicles are making their way into more municipal fleets, and the latest to get in on the action is the City of Palo Alto. In an exciting new pilot program, Palo Alto is teaming up with Rivian and the local police department to test out the R1S as part of their fleet. The city recently shared a photo of a custom police R1S. This isn’t the first time Rivian’s electric SUVs have been tapped for government use. Just last…

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Rivian Performance Upgrade

Video – How to Upgrade Your Rivian R1 Dual Motor for More Power

⚡ Subscribe to RivianTrackr for the latest Rivian news, reviews, and updates! ⚡ Mike and Matt, fellow RivianTrackr fans, shared some video clips showing how the Performance Upgrade works on the R1 Dual Motor. We put them together to walk you through the process, from purchasing the upgrade to unlocking the extra power. And of course, Matt gives his newly boosted R1T a proper launch to show off the results. Check it out and let us know—would you pay for…

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Milpitas, California

Rivian Expanding to Milpitas, CA with New Facility

Rivian is expanding to Milpitas, a city in the heart of Silicon Valley, with plans for a new facility at 755 Yosemite Drive. The city announced the partnership, with Mayor Carmen Montano calling it a win for local jobs, sustainability, and economic growth. On March 4, the City Council unanimously approved the move, solidifying Rivian’s role in the community. While Rivian hasn’t confirmed how this facility will be used, its presence aligns with Milpitas’ push for tech and sustainability growth.…

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R2 body built with production die

Rivian CEO Shares First Look at R2 Body Built With Production Dies

After the disappointing news that the R2 prototype was damaged in transit, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is shifting the spotlight back to progress. He just shared a first look at the R2’s body built using production dies—an exciting step forward as the company prepares for its 2026 launch. This update follows several key details RJ has revealed about the R2 in recent weeks, including confirmation that the vehicle will utilize large high-pressure die castings throughout its body. This manufacturing approach…

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Rivian R2 Prototype Damaged in Transit, Vancouver Auto Show Appearance Canceled

Bad news for Rivian fans—especially those in Vancouver. The highly anticipated R2 prototype, which was supposed to make an appearance at the Vancouver Auto Show, was damaged while in transit. Rivian shared the unfortunate update on Instagram, explaining that the vehicle had just wrapped up a stint at SXSW in Austin before the incident occurred. Right now, it looks like Rivian only has one R2 prototype making the rounds, so this could mean a major delay in seeing it again…

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