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What capabilities do you need in a truck?

As an owner of an R1T and a Lightning, my R1T is my go to for truck stuff. Except for towing, towing is better in the Lightning.

Surprisingly, my Lightning is my go to for family stuff.
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This is a critical passage in that article:

"While a whole cadre of first-time truck buyers will be drawn to the Rivians of the world, a much smaller segment of the traditional pickup truck market will be interested in making the switch."

I don't think Rivian was ever competing for this segment. The R1T was not designed for the traditional pickup market. It was designed for, literally, everyone else.

I don't see the Lightening competing with the Rivian because Rivian is trying to attract people who never would even think of buying a pickup truck. People like me.
 

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I like both. My R1T fits my needs better. Leaving me and my wife’s expensive golf clubs in the gear tunnel and know they are secure is just feature I now can’t live without now. Today I’m looking forward to how the mobile service handles my rear window gasket issue. Something Ford and the dealer service network will not figure out anytime soon. This by far the best car/truck I’ve ever owned. That said I’m rooting for Ford and Tesla as well. Go Made in the USA!
 

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I wish people would stop abbreviating it that way. It has... much different connotations for some folks.
In the auto industry, it's internally known as "ACP", as the full name is what Apple mandates.
 

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The Count just got word his R1S is ready at the collision shop!

Count Orlok is sad, however, as he can't get to the shop until Monday.
 

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I personally don't like the Lightning because ... well .. it looks like a regular F150 ..

All of the people I work with like the lightning because .... well... it looks like a regular F150 lol
 

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I personally don't like the Lightning because ... well .. it looks like a regular F150 ..

All of the people I work with like the lightning because .... well... it looks like a regular F150 lol
I charged next to a Lightning a couple days ago. Such a boring looking vehicle. R1T is a far better looking vehicle.

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I charged next to a Lightning a couple days ago. Such a boring looking vehicle. R1T is a far better looking vehicle.

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The only think I like more about the Lightning is the frunk. It is huge!
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