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

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

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…

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Samsara Integration Brings Rivian Vehicle Data to Fleet Managers

Samsara Logo

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…

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Infineon to Supply Power Systems for Rivian R2 Electric Platform

Rivian R2 Pre-Production

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…

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How Rivian’s R2 Body Harness Outshines the R1 Gen 2

Rivian R2

Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe recently shared an image showcasing a side-by-side comparison of the body harnesses used in the R1 Gen 2 and the upcoming Rivian R2. This comparison highlights a major step forward in Rivian’s approach to vehicle design and manufacturing. The R2 body harness is a massive improvement over the R1 Gen 2, thanks to Rivian’s network architecture…

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Everything We Know About the Gen 2 Rivian R1 Quad

Gen 2 Rivian R1 Quad Side Profile

Rivian’s Gen 2 R1 Quad is just around the corner and here’s everything we know about it. Under the hood, the Gen 2 R1 Quad has an all-new in-house designed quad-motor system, replacing the Bosch motors from Gen 1. It cranks out a jaw-dropping 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 lb-ft of torque. That’s enough to launch it from 0 to 60…

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