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Commercial vans aren’t exciting. But when it comes to electrification, delivery vans specifically are ripe for new technology. Working with Amazon, Rivian has constructed an electric delivery van (EDV) that is quite possibly the most innovative product we’ve seen. If you’ve been paying attention, you know we like the Ford E-Transit. We’ve reviewed it here, […]

With relatively short routes and the ability to recharge at depots every night, electrification is ideal for commercial fleet operators and delivery companies. This is why offerings like the BrightDrop Zevo 600 and Ford E-Transit have been introduced. Another all-electric van of note is the Rivian EDV, which the automaker builds for goliath online retailer […]

The Rivian R1T changed the game when it came to pickup trucks. Being a battery-electric vehicle already put it ahead of the game but its capabilities proved its mettle against traditional internal combustion competitors, especially with its 314-mile driving range on a single charge. Rivian recently showed off the truck’s capabilities on a closed course […]

Rivian has announced that it will build its second manufacturing plant in Georgia. The facility will be located east of Atlanta in Morgan and Walton counties and represent an investment of $5 billion to site development and manufacturing. Eventually, the plant will employ over 7,500 workers and represents the next step in Rivian scaling toward […]

Electrification is such a big deal these days. Automakers are scrambling to electrify vehicles and people, especially enthusiasts, are eager to see what it will do to cars and car culture. Between curiosity and the need to move to something more sustainable, consumers want to learn what electrification can do for them. For car enthusiasts, […]

The 2021 Rebelle Rally is shaping up to be a big year thanks to several electrified vehicles entering the event. This eight-day women’s off-road competition covers over 1,000 miles across the states of Nevada and California and is one of the longest and toughest rally raid events of the year in the U.S. In addition […]

Update: Rivian announced EPA-rated range for the R1S (316 miles) and the R1T (314 miles) Launch Edition models. To see the updated efficiency information, check it out here. Rivian just announced its Rivian Adventure Network, which is a series of DC fast chargers located throughout the country. Additionally, the company also showed off its Rivian […]

The upcoming Rivian R1T pickup and R1S SUV are going to be the first flagship products from the potentially $80 billion manufacturer. As we get closer and closer to launch, we now know how efficient those vehicles will be. The Launch Edition vehicles, which will ship first, were estimated to have 300 miles of range. […]

Well, it looks like we now know what Rivian will name the vehicles that will follow the R1T and R1S. Originally found by the Rivian Owners Forum, the trademarks suggest that there will be three crossovers and three trucks following the two initial models. In total, Rivan wants to launch six vehicles by 2025. If […]

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced that it has partnered with Rivian to install charging stations at state parks. The goal is to have Rivian’s Waypoint battery-electric vehicle charging station on all 56 state parks based on the availability of electricity and planned future upgrades. “Tennessee is at the forefront of […]