SeaGeo
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Not a ton. It's less a race and more navigation (as I understand it).What conclusions can one draw from this about the R1T and/or hybrid/electric off-roading?
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Not a ton. It's less a race and more navigation (as I understand it).What conclusions can one draw from this about the R1T and/or hybrid/electric off-roading?
4 motors with an electric controller >>>>>>>>>>engine + transmission + transfer case + driveshaft + differentialI don’t think we can generalize much about electrification from the leaderboard.
That was my first thought as well, but upon reflection the Rivian’s advantage is primarily the four motors, and the fact that it doesn’t require complex mechanical parts (lockers, disconnecting sway bars, etc) for off-road traction and articulation.
I agree I think Team 140 results are more a testament to Rebecca and Emme's skill and the vehicles job is to just not hold them back. IMO the duo could probably do better if they were in a well suited ICE, as I recall one of them mentioned strategizing which points to get with their range implying they would attempt more if not range bound. This is not intended as a knock on Rivian at all, in fact just the opposite. The fact that a basically stock R1T which was not purpose designed for adventure endurance navigation competition can compete is a testament to its versatility.My understanding is only carmakers (Jeep, Kia, Rivian) could enter the rally with electric vehicles. I suspect the carmakers only sponsored established and experienced teams, which could skew the results.
I'm curious if they're having to do that this year. Last year they had a large pack without full pack access. This year Emme has said they would have a truck with the full max pack.I agree I think Team 140 results are more a testament to Rebecca and Emme's skill and the vehicles job is to just not hold them back. IMO the duo could probably do better if they were in a well suited ICE, as I recall one of them mentioned strategizing which points to get with their range implying they would attempt more if not range bound. This is not intended as a knock on Rivian at all, in fact just the opposite. The fact that a basically stock R1T which was not purpose designed for adventure endurance navigation competition can compete is a testament to its versatility.
Not sure how the intermediate numbers get posted, they seem to be lagging all week on when things are posted for their team. Looks like they are on the course near check point 4Any idea what's going on with team Killer Watt today? I'm not seeing any points recorded for them so far on day 5. Are totals just not updating or are they stuck at base camp? Or did they just start that much later than everyone else?