kanundrum
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Announcing our new "CLUBS" section where you can join or create a Rivian club or group! You can use this new feature to conveniently plan and discuss local events, gatherings or other club/group related topics.
So we encourage you to join (or start) special-interest and regional-based Rivian clubs at: https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/group-categories/clubs-groups.1/
Extemely unlkely. There's a lot going on here with 5 heat exchangers and 3 expansion valves. All of the components in a system like this have to be "matched" properly to work, and are designed as a complete system. For example, it would be a small miracle if the existing heat exchanger in the battery pack met the requirements.I wonder if it can be retrofitted onto existing vehicles. Wishful thinking, I'm sure.
Sometimes there's advantages too. I don't think I've seen any reports of issues with the good old resistive heating on the older Tesla's. Can't say the same about the newer ones with heat pumps.If its anything like Tesla, Rivian will incorporate into all the vehicles as a part of the vehicle evolution and when convenient for them to do so. So at some point, it will be a part of R1T/S and probably R2s from the get go.
The thing about being an early adopter is that one misses out on some of the refinements but do get to have it sooner
I'm glad they went with the simpler design here.
Heating & Cooling.For the ignorant, what would this new heat pump be used for?
Yup. Just check out wikipedia for heat pumps.Like for your air conditioner or for mechanical components like the electric motor?
1. Extract heat from the outside air in cold weather to warm the battery and cabin, when the vehicle is cold.Like for your air conditioner or for mechanical components like the electric motor?
Well, I'm pumped.
Fun video that explains them:Like for your air conditioner or for mechanical components like the electric motor?