Munro Live: The Future of Rivian: Gen2 Enhancements & R2 talk with RJ Scaringe

[R1S88]

Pretty thorough G2 walk-through with Sandy Munro and RJ. TIL The "V" in Rivian on the tailgate points to the button to open.

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[mpshizzle]

Pretty thorough G2 walk-through with Sandy Munro and RJ. TIL The "V" in Rivian on the tailgate points to the button to open.

The first thing I noticed when opening the gate for the first time. Pretty smart!

 

[windblowlc]

The first thing I noticed when opening the gate for the first time. Pretty smart!

Wish they would do something similar for the frunk. Can never find it on the first try.

 

[R1S88]

I thought the part near the end where they look under the vehicle and note a lot of the changes between gen 1 & 2 was very interesting. Also revealed that R2 will export to Europe and eventually will set up local production.

 

[R1SFamilyGuy]

At 11:20, that truck that tried to pass the launching R1S

 

[DKM_R1S]

I enjoyed the video. I have to wonder if Sandy can maintain his objectivity when he reviews Rivian and Tesla now that he gets attention from RJ and Elon. He never has very many negative things to say about either of them. But ask his opinion about VW? Get ready for another one of his rants!

 

[MountainBikeDude]

I didn't realize until this video that the Tri-motor, even in conserve, will behave more similar to a dual motor than the Gen 1 quad. While the Tri will run front motor most of the time in Conserve drive mode, it will re-engage the rear motors if the power demand is there from the driver.

Gen 1 quad for any Gen 2 owners reading this, will only run front motors in conserve mode, regardless of driver power demand etc.

 

[R1S88]

I didn't realize until this video that the Tri-motor, even in conserve, will behave more similar to a dual motor than the Gen 1 quad. While the Tri will run front motor most of the time in Conserve drive mode, it will re-engage the rear motors if the power demand is there from the driver.

Gen 1 quad for any Gen 2 owners reading this, will only run front motors in conserve mode, regardless of driver power demand etc.

Yes, RJ's point was because of what you noted for the Tri-Motor, EPA range is ~ 380, but real-life will be more like 400

 

[Diddy123]

Gen 1 quad for any Gen 2 owners reading this, will only run front motors in conserve mode, regardless of driver power demand etc.

I think I’m misreading what you’re saying. To be clear, The OG quad motor uses all 4 motors (including the front motors) whenever they’re needed, in all modes except conserve. In conserve, only the front motors are used and the rear motors are decoupled.

Edit: I reread what you said again, and it was just the phrasing threw me off. I thought you were saying the only time front motors were used was when truck was in conserve. Carry on.

 

[Golfer04]

Yes, RJ's point was because of what you noted for the Tri-Motor, EPA range is ~ 380, but real-life will be more like 400

RJ is full of it. My Tri in conserve doesn't touch the nearly 3mi/khw it would take to go 400 miles. That is driving 60 mph on a state highway in the country's flattest state (Illinois). That being said it does get much better efficiency than either of my QM did in conserve.

 

[rutiger]

At 11:20, that truck that tried to pass the launching R1S

LOL I noticed that too. Maybe don't have a 76 yr old guy testing launch mode on a small road in a business park area (is what it looked like).

I think there was something similar in one of the TFL videos or something where they launched it right around when someone doing a reasonable speed was coming up beside them.

 

[Jamieskitele]

Why does the stance of the R1T behind Sandy look correct? Kneel mode?? The rear stance seems to match the front! How do I get mine to stance correctly in Sport or deflate mode. My rear wheel gap is always more than the front.

 

[cjbot3000]

RJ is full of it. My Tri in conserve doesn't touch the nearly 3mi/khw it would take to go 400 miles. That is driving 60 mph on a state highway in the country's flattest state (Illinois). That being said it does get much better efficiency than either of my QM did in conserve.

Welp it IS winter in the Midwest, after all... Did Tri motors get delivered before colder weather? I haven't paid attention.

I am dubious of the claim, as well, but proclaiming RJ is full of it whilst North of the Wall, so to speak, seems a bit misguided

 

[Skysurfer]

Was interesting to hear RJ comment on the squeaking noise from the Gen 1 suspensions being resolved by adding a reservoir into the system and that it was due to fluid moving through the lines. Guess that explains the fix with new lines that has been reported by some Gen 1 owners.

Also interesting how RJ handled the situation when Sandy went off on a tangent saying the majority of oil use was for plastics (global plastic production accounts for less than 10% of oil consumption while transportation is greater than 60%) by deflecting into the intricacies of the supply chain.

 

[mcarver316]

Pretty thorough G2 walk-through with Sandy Munro and RJ. TIL The "V" in Rivian on the tailgate points to the button to open.

Interesting RJ drives in conserve mode (around 9 minute mark) - anyone with Tri-motor know what the impact on the longevity of front tires?

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