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Rivian R1T electric truck 'way underpriced,' but room to improve

Rivian R1T is “way underpriced” according to Sandy Munro
Munro says that some engineering changes could reduce costs

Meghana KandraJune 4, 2022

Sandy Munro, head of Michigan-based Munro & Associates talks about his review on Rivian R1T. According to Munro, Rivian could do some changes in some engine...

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For EV maker Rivian, delivery headache hits as market shuts down coffers

Rivian early reservation-holders don’t receive their deliveries yet

Meghana KandraMay 23, 2022

Rivian is already known to have delayed its deliveries. However, many early reservation holders are seen complaining in online groups and forums about unreliabl...

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Rivian stock plummets as Ford plans to offload 8 million shares of EV start-up

Ford sells additional $188.2M worth Rivian shares

Meghana KandraMay 15, 2022

Ford sold $214 million worth shares earlier this week. On Saturday it was reported that additional $188.2 million shares. The fillings with SEC revealed on Frid...

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Rivian Electric Truck Maker Sued By Shareholder For Recent Price Shifts

Rivian sued by shareholder claiming mislead vehicle prices

Meghana KandraMarch 8, 2022

Rivian is being sued by a shareholder who claims that the automaker has reduced the price of the vehicle, making it underpriced, without prior notice. It lead t...

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Rivian recently released an in-depth look at Gear guard, its security system for R1 vehicle owners

Rivian R1T in-depth look at its rear guard and security system

Meghana KandraFebruary 15, 2022

Rivian released an R1T in-depth loot at its rearguard and security system. Explained that it isn't just a software security system but an overall word for the p...

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Rivian Partners With Adopt A Charger To Install EV Charging Points

Rivian & Adopt A Charger adding dozens of free level 2 chargers
Charging stations at Yosemite National Park and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Meghana KandraJanuary 14, 2022

Rivian partners with Adopt A Charger, adding dozens of free level 2 chargers at Yosemite National Park and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Adopt A Cha...

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Rivian becomes third-most valuable car company with $145.08 billion market cap

Meghana KandraNovember 16, 2021

Backed by Amazon, Rivian surpassed Volkswagen by becoming the 3rd most valuable automaker in the world. It is evaluated to have a $142.08 billion market cap, wh...

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Rivian targeting valuation of more than $53 billion in its IPO

Meghana KandraNovember 1, 2021

As Rivian's IPO is coming closer the company continues to have ambitious evaluations. Targeting to be valued at $53 billion, the startup is also working on rais...

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Rivian production rate stalls with one electric vehicle per day

Meghana KandraOctober 26, 2021

Rivian was the first company to launch electric pickups in the market competing with Ford's F-150 Lightning and Tesla Cybertruck. They started their deliveries ...

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Rivian R1T gross weight essentially makes it a heavy-duty truck

Meghana KandraSeptember 26, 2021

The Rivian R1T gross vehicle weight is around 8,532 lbs, which could easily make the vehicle a heavy-duty truck. Being introduced as an electric pickup, the res...

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