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technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Rivian R2 Delivers Tesla-like Efficiency Ahead of Its Rugged Adventure Appeal

EPA ratings show the Rivian R2 Performance matching the Tesla Model Y Performance for efficiency (105 MPGe combined, 32 kWh/100 miles) and beating it on range (330 miles vs 306) with the standard 21-inch wheels. Opting for 20-inch tires reduces efficiency to 99 MPGe and 34 kWh/100 miles with 307 miles of range. The R2 weighs about 5,250 lbs and sports a boxier, rugged design, while housing an 86.8 kWh pack versus the Model Y’s 84 kWh. Pricing sits near parity: R2 starts at $57,990 (Launch Package) and Model Y Performance at $57,490. Real-world results remain to be seen, but Rivian presents a compelling, space‑rich alternative that matches Tesla on efficiency while offering more interior room and off‑road capability.

via Electrek|

#ev-efficiency #mpge #rivian

business2 months ago•7 min saved

Lucid Slashes 2026 Outlook With $1B Q1 Loss Amid Rivian R2 Buzz and Terafab Chip Plans

Lucid reported a $1 billion net loss in Q1 2026 and scrapped its 2026 production guidance after producing 5,500 vehicles and delivering 3,093; revenue rose 20% to $282 million but lagged estimates, with the company aiming for 25,000–27,000 annual production by 2027 aided by a new Saudi factory for Cosmos. Rivian’s R2 remains highly anticipated with multiple variants and a Georgia plant to expand output. SpaceX and Tesla unveiled plans for a Texas Terafab semiconductor facility with an initial $55 billion investment (potentially up to $119 billion) to secure domestic chip supply. Tesla also recalled 218,868 vehicles for a backup-camera delay fixable via OTA, as the broader EV market navigates demand and policy headwinds.

via Jalopnik|

#business #electric-vehicles #lucid-motors

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Storm-Damaged Rivian Normal Plant Clouds R2 Timeline

A severe Central Illinois storm damaged Rivian's Normal plant, including Building 2 with a roof collapse in the receiving area; no injuries were reported. The full extent is still being assessed, and it’s unclear whether any R2 tooling or production is affected or how the incident might impact June first drives.

via RivianTrackr|

#business #central-illinois #normal-plant

market-news4 months ago•15 min saved

Rivian Faces Caution From Morgan Stanley Ahead of R2 Debut

Morgan Stanley remains cautious on Rivian (RIVN) ahead of the March 12 launch of the R2, maintaining an Underweight rating with a $12 target and citing ramp-up profitability risks, while the broader Street shows a Hold with an average target around $17.32, suggesting modest upside despite near-term hurdles.

via TipRanks|

#market-news #morgan-stanley #production-ramp

markets4 months ago•16 min saved

UBS Upgrades Rivian on Rally, but Sees Limited Upside Ahead

UBS analyst Joseph Spak upgrades Rivian (RIVN) to Neutral after a ~27% Friday surge driven by a Q4 beat and bets on the mass‑market R2 to lift 2026 deliveries to about 62k–67k. However, upside is seen as limited if R1/RCV demand falters, EV tax-credit headwinds persist, and production/ADAS execution risk remains, leaving the stock volatile and range‑bound despite UBS raising its target to $16.

via TipRanks|

#markets #rivian #rivian-r2

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

Rivian R2 Hides Rear Wiper in Tailgate, Adds Six Miles of Range

Rivian says the R2's rear wiper is tucked into a recessed tailgate pocket to avoid aerodynamic penalties, a move that adds about six miles of range. The design also supports a roll-down rear window, a drainage path to vent water, a heating element to prevent ice, and software that raises the wiper in advance of bad weather—showing the level of aerodynamic optimization Rivian pursued for the R2.

via InsideEVs|

#aerodynamics #rear-wiper #rivian

technology5 months ago•5 min saved

Volvo EX60 Cross Country Adds Factory-Adjustable Air Suspension

Volvo’s 2028 EX60 Cross Country introduces factory-adjustable air suspension that raises the ride height by 20 mm (up to 40 mm with a button) and can lower at highway speeds for efficiency—a feature Rivian R2 and Tesla Model Y don’t offer. It packs a dual-motor 503 hp powertrain (524 lb-ft), 0–60 mph in 4.5 seconds, and about 300 miles of range from a 91 kWh usable battery (P10 AWD), with DC fast charging up to 370 kW (10–80% in ~18 minutes). EU versions use CCS2, US models use NACS. The Cross Country adds rugged styling, stainless skid plates, a Frost Green finish, and exclusive 21-inch wheels; U.S. deliveries are planned for summer 2027 as a 2028 model, while Europe is already taking pre-orders. Base EX60 starts around $60k; Cross Country pricing hasn’t been disclosed.

via InsideEVs|

#air-suspension #ex60-cross-country #rivian-r2