[ad_1] It’s not certain what prompted the lower prices, though it might just be a matter of economies of scale. Scaringe told Engadget in 2018 that the initial production would focus on “thousands of units” and ramp up. Rivian has racked up “such a long queue” since then, according to Scaringe. If the company is […]
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Rivian’s electric trucks can charge each other
[ad_1] Scaringe also confirmed the availability of previously-patented auxiliary battery packs. So long as you don’t need all your available cargo space, you could toss in extra batteries if the 400-mile maximum range isn’t enough. The features add to the list of promises Rivian has made about its vehicles, which start hitting the market with […]
Rivian turned down GM investment so it could build EVs for others
[ad_1] Founder RJ Scaringe said Rivian is working on something related to the Amazon investment, but hinted to Bloomberg that it may not be a vehicle. He’s open to selling his company’s technology (it has developed long-lasting batteries) to other businesses for various products, including stationary batteries. So perhaps Amazon is interested in using Rivian’s […]