Rivian 101
The name "Rivian" is a word play on the Indian River in Florida, where this person, the company's founder and CEO, grew up.
Who is R.J. Scaringe?
This is the name of Rivian's electric delivery van, built specifically for Amazon.
What is the EDV (Electric Delivery Van)?
Before being renamed Rivian in 2011, the company was first known by this name when it was founded in 2009.
What is Mainstream Motors?
Rivian's R1 vehicles can receive software updates over the air, a process known by this acronym.
What is OTA?
Rivian's first two vehicles to be released were the R1T and this SUV.
What is the R1S?
The R1T and R1S can be equipped with a Quad-Motor setup, with one electric motor for each wheel, or this more efficient two-motor option.
What is the Dual-Motor?
Rivian's main manufacturing plant is located in this city and state, which was a former Mitsubishi factory.
What is Normal, Illinois?
The Rivian Adventure Network and its Waypoints chargers are powered by 100% renewable energy, which is a key part of Rivian's commitment to this concept.
What is sustainability?
This is the name for the innovative storage compartment that runs the width of the R1T, located behind the cab.
What is the Gear Tunnel?
This exclusive exterior color, a light-greenish gray, was originally reserved for pre-order holders of the R1T and R1S.
What is Launch Green?
In 2019, this e-commerce giant was the lead investor in a $700 million funding round and has since become one of Rivian's biggest partners and owners.
Who is Amazon?
This feature allows the R1 vehicles to perform a 360-degree turn in place by spinning the wheels in opposite directions.
What is "Tank-Turn"?
This feature, available on the R1T and R1S, allows you to level the vehicle for comfort when parked on uneven terrain, perfect for camping.
What is Camp Mode?
This optional feature on the R1T and R1S is a reinforced, lockable storage compartment located under the bed or cargo floor, specifically designed to protect valuable gear.
What is the Gear Guard?
In 2024, Rivian began production of its second-generation platform in this state, marking its first manufacturing outside of Normal, Illinois.
What is Georgia?
The R1 vehicles are built on a common platform that houses the battery, drivetrain, suspension, and thermal system, referred to by this term.
What is the "Skateboard" platform?
Rivian's first model, the R1T pickup truck, was unveiled to the public at the Los Angeles Auto Show in what year?
What is 2018?
What is the maximum towing capacity of the Rivian R1T?
What is 11,000?
Rivian's first manufacturing facility was originally owned by this Japanese automotive company before being purchased by Rivian in 2017.
What is Mitsubishi?
The R1T and R1S can use this feature to precisely distribute power to each wheel, enhancing off-road performance and handling.
What is torque vectoring?