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  1. Rivian Space to open right above Massachusetts Turnpike

    https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2024/03/25/rivian-electric-vehicles-in-boston.html The electric vehicle retailer Rivian has found a location for its first Boston sales center, and it’s about as high a profile location for motorists as possible: right above the Massachusetts Turnpike...
  2. Ford quality problems

    Axios: If Ford CEO Jim Farley could go back in time, he would have moved much quicker to fix the automaker's quality problems, he told investors yesterday. "I think we all have regrets and that's a big one for me," he said. "So it's a humbling thing. ... It needed a much more fundamental...
  3. MA State Inspection Boston Area?

    Does anyone have a recommended place for an inspection, where they will use my jack pucks to raise the vehicle properly? I've owned the R1S for a year and I'm overdue. Boston area preferred. Thanks.
  4. Cars That Change Colors—and Other New Auto Tech On the Way (Rivian's Wassym's WSJ Interview)

    Rivian owners already know this...but good to see Wassym and team leading the way https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/cars/cars-future-new-features-e629b22e?mod=Searchresults_pos1&page=1 Vehicles will increasingly be defined by their onboard software systems, enabled for Wi-Fi and cellular signals...
  5. SAE’s NACS certification is ready, and it’ll fix every EV charging problem at once

    https://electrek.co/2023/12/15/saes-nacs-certification-is-ready-and-itll-fix-every-ev-charging-problem-at-once/ The title is probably intentionally sensationalist, but wondering if the experts here share any of the enthusiasm.
  6. Tesla shares 48V architecture with other automakers to move the industry

    https://electrek.co/2023/12/07/tesla-shares-48v-architecture-with-other-automakers-to-move-the-industry/ One of the less obvious features of the Tesla Cybertruck is its vehicle voltage architecture. The Cybertruck is the first EV from the automaker to use a 48-Volt (48V) electrical system...
  7. 1-year anniversary today

    5,100 miles driven with no issues. 2.1 miles per kwh in mostly city and some highway driving with 22s. Fantastic vehicle - 100% happy.
  8. Consistently stopping below charge limit since last update

    Since the last app and software updates my R1S with the Rivian wall charger will stop charging below the limit I set. Usually it is 2-3% SOC. For example, I set it to 70% and went on a three week trip leaving the R1S plugged in. It consistently charged to 68%. I can change it to 72% and it stops...
  9. Are you changing your charging limit after latest update?

    Are you changing your charging limit after the latest software update? I have been charging to 70% most sessions, but I'm thinking I would change it to 80%. Is there any impact to long-term battery life by regularly charging to 80%?
  10. With Rivian's Wall St. Wreck in Rear View, I'd Take a Test Drive -- [RealMoney]

    https://realmoney.thestreet.com/investing/stocks/rivn-16116508 bull case for RIVN: "Long-term investors can choose to speculate on RIVN, clear-eyed of the challenges that must be addressed on its ramp to profitability. Much of Rivian's value today is derived by discounting back from the 2030...
  11. 10 kW vs 11 kW Rivian Wall Charger

    My electrician originally hardwired the Rivian wall charger with a 40a circuit, 32a current with 8 awg wire. I was getting 7kW speed and ~ 13 miles per kWh. I had him rewire it with 6 awg wire to get the max 60a circuit, 48a current. My first charge after the upgrade charged from 45% - 70% had...
  12. With a $400 million infusion, Massachusetts shifts transition to electric vehicles into drive

    More of this please... https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/01/05/science/with-400-million-infusion-massachusetts-shifts-transition-electric-vehicles-into-drive/ In a move hailed as a major step in the state’s climate battle, Massachusetts has approved a $400 million plan to install tens of...
  13. Toggle between screens with Alexa?

    Is there any way to change the center screen between navigation, radio, drive mode, etc. without actually touching the small icons at the bottom? Ideally, there would be a “Alexa show Navigation screen” command or a push of the steering wheel controls. I find the icons hard to hit while driving.
  14. License plate fastener size?

    My delivery person only brought 4 screws to attach the front and back plates. I have the plates attached with 2 screws at the top but the bottom 2 holes are empty. Anyone know the type and size - diameter and length so I can pick up 4 more at Home Depot? Would save me having to take one off to...
  15. Is this sticker on window easily removed?

    This is probably a dumb question, but does this sticker come off easily or is it meant to be permanent? I want to remove it but don't want to make a mess. Can we blame California for trying to scare us?
  16. Please evaluate my charging speed

    I took delivery last week. I had the Rivian wall charger hardwired 40A current and it looks like the truck is pulling 34 amps. Is my 7kw and 13 miles per hour of charging (sport mode) low? I was expecting double the speed, but I am new to this. Thanks.


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