Just saw RJ Scaringe's instagram post saying that they are "using large high pressure die castings throughout the R2 body structure - relative to R1, three castings in the rear eliminate approximately 50 stampings and over 300 joints from the body assembly!". I know that will reduce the cost...
Here is the article I saw. https://www.25newsnow.com/2024/08/20/companys-competitor-hires-rivians-manufacturing-chief/?outputType=amp
I hope this doesn’t negatively impact R2/R3 and plant expansion too much. Thoughts on why so many top execs leaving?
Just read an article that Rivian is sending out a config survey to select reservation holders. Curious to see if anyone received the survey and what additional questions they may have on there besides what is listed in this article...
From viewing all the R2 videos out there, like Kyle’s OOS, it seems that Rivian is open for suggestions. Curious to see what everyone’s top 3 features you would like to see on the R2 that you may not have seen yet?
Off the top for me in no particular order:
improved cameras compared to r1s...