I drove the Rivian R1T truck. It"s the most adventurous EV yet.
As a left coast urbanite, I'm not exactly what you would call a truck guy. (Fifteen to 20 mpg when the world is warming and gas is pushing $5 a gallon? No thank you.) But I'm definitely an electric vehicle guy (most recently while testing the Lucid A.....»»
Rivian reveals R2 crossover from $45,000, along with smaller R3; Georgia plant delayed
The R2 is similar in size to a Tesla Model Y and will open a much bigger segment for Rivian compared with the larger R1S crossover. Rivian also showed an even smaller R3 crossover......»»
Rivian reveals three new, smaller electric SUVs: The R2, R3, and R3X
The new EVs use Rivian's new midsize platform, and R2 deliveries begin in 2026. Enlarge / From left to right, the Rivian R2, Rivian R3, and Rivian R3X. (credit: Rivian) Today in California, Rivian CEO and founder RJ Scar.....»»
The R3 is Rivian’s surprise electric crossover
In a surprise move, Rivian didn't just announce the R2 -- it also announced the R3 crossover. It's set to be Rivian's cheapest EV yet......»»
The Rivian R2 SUV is up for preorder for only $45,000
Rivian is making a serious play toward cheaper cars -- and to that end, it has announced the new Rivian R2. The new SUV starts at $45,000......»»
The Rivian R3 is Rivian’s surprise electric crossover
In a surprise move, Rivian didn't just announce the R2 -- it also announced the R3 crossover. It's set to be Rivian's cheapest EV yet......»»
Spekboom bushes protect earth but can they cool Earth?
Andre Britz pulled over his pick-up truck on a rocky mountain track to show off the nature-preserving powers of southern Africa's spekboom shrub......»»
Rivian eliminating a shift at EV plant in Ill. without further job cuts
The company won't reduce jobs at the plant but says efficiency will increase and costs will decline......»»
Rivian R2 details appear to leak prior to crossover"s unveiling
The R2 crossover will have a starting price of $47,500, range up to 330 miles and be sized very similar to the Tesla Model Y, according to an alleged leak from Rivian's website......»»
Rivian laid off about 100 Illinois workers as part of broader job cut plan
The job losses here are much smaller than the cutbacks among salaried workers......»»
GM receives $26M in federal funding for hydrogen fuel cell medium-duty trucks
GM said it will work with Southern Co., an electric and gas utility company in the southeastern U.S., to deploy a hydrogen fuel cell-powered medium-duty truck at work sites in Georgia......»»
Nikola taps former GM executive Thomas Okray as CFO
Nikola named former General Motors and Amazon executive Thomas Okray as its chief financial officer, the electric-truck maker said Monday. .....»»
Nissan, Fisker in advanced talks on investment, partnership, report says
Terms being discussed include Nissan investing more than $400 million in Fisker's truck platform and building Fisker's planned Alaska pickup starting in 2026 at one of its U.S. assembly plants......»»
Bankrupt Lordstown Motors to pay $26M to settle SEC probe of exaggerated demand claims
SEC: "In a highly competitive race to deliver the first mass-produced electric pickup truck to the U.S. market, Lordstown oversold true demand for the Endurance.".....»»
Rivian updates iPhone app with support for Live Activities while charging
Rivian is rolling out an update to its iPhone app with support for Live Activities. This lets Rivian drivers track their car’s charging progress right from their iPhone’s Lock Screen or the Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15. more.....»»
Where does lightning strike? New maps pinpoint 36.8 million yearly ground strike points in unprecedented detail
It's been a warm day, maybe even a little humid, and the tall clouds in the distance remind you of cauliflower. You hear a sharp crack, like the sound of a batter hitting a home run, or a low rumble reminiscent of a truck driving down the highway. A.....»»
Gene Munster: Apple should buy Rivian after cancelling Apple Car
Loop Ventures analyst Gene Munster says Apple has to make a big move after cancelling the Apple Car, and that buying Rivian would be the answer.Rivian R1TFollowing the apparent cancellation of its Apple Car project, Munster has told CNBC that he was.....»»
Fiat to revamp lineup as the brand exits minicar segment
Fiat will launch new vehicles in four years including a ‘Mega-Panda,’ a pickup truck, a fastback and an SUV......»»
Rivian, Lucid earnings reports tell a tale of a tough EV market
Rivian and Lucid are burning through cash. Sales are expected to be flat this year. The EV startups, along with Tesla, are trying to move downmarket for growth......»»
Killer instinct drove evolution of mammals" predatory ancestors, scientists suggest
The evolutionary success of the first large predators on land was driven by their need to improve as killers, researchers at the University of Bristol and the Open University suggest......»»
Rivian’s Q4 net loss narrows to $1.52 billion as it cuts staff by 10% and forecasts flat 2024 production
Rivian doesn't expect production to increase significantly this year due mostly to high interest rates......»»