RivianTrackr Hangouts

In this episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I sit down with my good friend Kyle Conner from Out of Spec to talk all things EV. Kyle shares how he ended up with his Rivian R1T, why he considers it the best vehicle he’s ever owned, and why he’s already sending his Cybertruck back to Tesla. We also dive into his thoughts on the upcoming Rivian R2, where the EV industry is headed, and how the current political landscape could impact the…

In this episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I sit down with Chad Moran, the creator of Rivian Roamer, a comprehensive platform designed for Rivian enthusiasts. Chad shares his journey from being a Tesla owner to becoming deeply involved in the Rivian community and the inspiration behind launching Rivian Roamer. We delve into the platform’s features, including real-time inventory tracking for new and pre-owned R1T and R1S models, detailed software update information, and the innovative Roamer Dashboard, which offers users insightful data…

We sat down with James Philbin, Rivian’s VP of Autonomy and AI, for an in-depth conversation about where Rivian is headed with its self-driving tech — and why they’re taking a very different path from the rest of the industry. James shared his thoughts on Rivian’s autonomy roadmap, what makes their AI stack unique, and how safety, redundancy, and real-world data collection shape everything they do. We also talked about whether people actually want full self-driving cars, how off-road autonomy…

In the very first episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I sit down with Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything  to talk all things EV—from life with his Rivian to his thoughts on Scout, Telo, Tesla, and that now-infamous Cybertruck video. We dig into what it’s actually like owning a Rivian,, how the community reacts to honesty, and where he thinks the industry is headed plus why he’s getting rid of his Tesla vehicles in 2025. Zack doesn’t hold back—and that’s exactly why we…