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Infineon to Supply Power Systems for Rivian R2 Electric Platform

Jose Castillo
05/19/2025 at 2:56pm
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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

Jose Castillo
05/19/2025 at 11:33am
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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

Jose Castillo
05/17/2025 at 5:45pm
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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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Inside Rivian’s Secret Mission to Transform Every Volkswagen with Next-Gen Software

Jose Castillo
05/16/2025 at 2:05pm
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Volkswagen’s big software overhaul is moving forward, and Rivian is leading the charge. At the heart of this project is Wassym Bensaid (we love you), Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, who’s spearheading the development of a unified software system for all Volkswagen brands—from budget hatchbacks to luxury SUVs. Volkswagen’s own software team, Cariad, couldn’t keep up with the fast pace of…

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RJ Scaringe Highlights Rivian’s Innovative Maximus Drive Unit

Jose Castillo
05/15/2025 at 12:00pm
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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe took to social media to share some exciting details about the Maximus drive unit, a key component for the upcoming R2 model. His post highlights just how much thought Rivian is putting into making the R2’s powertrain not only powerful but also incredibly efficient. One of the standout features of the Maximus drive unit is its…