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On Sun, 8 Sep 2019 at 21:07, brucedp5 via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: > > > > https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/someone-caught-the-rivian-r1t-testing-in-argentinahere-s-your-first-look-ar186435.html > Someone Caught The Rivian R1T Testing In Argentina - > Here's Your First Look! > September 2, 2019 Sidd Dhimaan > > [images > https://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201909/someone-caught-the-r-3_800x0w.jpg > > https://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201909/someone-caught-the-r_800x0w.jpg > > https://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201909/someone-caught-the-r-2-2_800x0w.jpg > > https://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201909/someone-caught-the-r-3_800x0w.jpg > > https://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/201811/the-2020-rivian-r1t--33_800x0w.jpg > > > share > https://twitter.com/Autoblogcomar/status/1167755985877950464 > Autoblog Argentina ?????? @Autoblogcomar > Dos pick-ups Rivian RT1 (100% eléctricas) llegaron a Ushuaia para poner en > marcha una travesía por toda América. > Nota, fotos y videos acá (Two Rivian RT1 pick-ups (100% electric) arrived > in Ushuaia to launch a crossing throughout America. Note, photos and videos > here): > https://autoblog.com.ar/2019/08/31/rivian-rt1-y-harley-davidson-livewire-en-ushuaia-dos-pick-ups-y-cuatro-motos-haran-una-travesia-electrica-por-toda-america/ > …@Rivian > Embedded video > 6:08 AM - Aug 31, 2019 > ] > > We are excited to see the truck in the real world, but a number of minor > changes have dampened our spirits somehow > > We’ve seen the Rivian R1T during various events and we are mighty impressed > with what RJ Scaringe, the CEO, has managed to come up for it. Rivian has > released trailers and pictures of the pickup truck and it sure looks great. > However, it was never really spied or seen on the roads to get an idea of > what it looks like in real-world conditions; after all, things can be > deceiving when viewed under shiny lights. But the truck was recently spotted > testing in Argentina and we have to say, it does not disappoint. > > Capacity > > Is This The Same Rivian Truck We Saw Before? > > A pair of Rivian R1T pickup trucks were spotted in Tierra del Fuego, an > island chain shared by Chile and Argentina. It is known for its glaciers, > snowy mountains, and wind-sculpted trees. The fact that the trucks were seen > here shows how extensively and vigorously Rivian is testing the pickup > truck. The photos were uploaded on Rivianforums.com and enthusiasts were > quick to note down the differences this potential pre-production version has > in comparison to the concept version we’ve seen previously. First, let’s > talk about the exterior. This is the first time the R1T wears the badges and > logos on the body. It’s also the first time the truck is seen in white > shade. Tow hooks can be seen on the front bumper, where the concept version > had glossy black panels, whilst the rear bumper is seen with changes made to > the shape and diffusers. > > The quarter windows on the rear doors did not make its way here from the > concept version, and neither did the silver metal hooks on the rear bumper. > > Another big change is the location of the charger port that has been moved > from the passenger side to the driver’s side at the front. The door handles > look slightly different whereas the wing mirrors are a tad bit larger than > what we have seen previously. This R1T, just like the concept version, rides > on Pirelli Scorpion all-terrain tires, and the front fenders come with > orange reflectors on them. The back of the truck is seen with a thicker > spoiler at the edge along with two high-mounted brake lights and two slots > to channel air down the backlight. The R1T concept showcased an exciting > feature - two fold-down steps under the rear bumper that would enable easy > access to the bed with the tailgate up. But, as it turns out, even those are > missing here. Looks like the R1T has lost out on a lot of cool features. > > I Hope It’s Not Some Cost-Cutting Exercise > > On the inside, the steering wheel has lost all its charm. The concept’s > steering wheel came with two scroll wheels and a square center design, and > it represented a very minimalist design. However, Rivian seems to have > replaced it with a full black unit that comes with a round center and > numerous spoke controls, so it looks like it’s borrowed from a regular > sedan. > > To make things worse, carbon fiber inserts between the concept wheels' > spokes have also been eliminated. > > If it’s of any consolation, the interior shows off the Black Mountain color > scheme in black and gray. This theme will be offered along with the other > two interior themes - Forrest Edge and Lunar Rock. > > What We Know About The Truck Until Now > > Speaking of the truck, Rivian is marketing it as an off-road, lifestyle > adventure pickup, and is targeting it as a family camper. The performance > specs are very impressive, as Rivian claims it can sprint to 60 mph from a > standstill in three seconds. While Tesla and Ford are on a towing war, > Rivian prefers to remain out of it. When Tesla announced that its pickup > truck will be able to tow up to 300,000 pounds, Ford decided to counter it. > The Blue Oval released a video wherein the F-150 electric prototype can be > seen towing up to 1.25 million pounds. > > Rivian, on the other hand, comes with a towing and payload rating of > 11,000 pounds and 1,760 pounds respectively. This is nowhere close to its > rivals’ figures. > > Nevertheless, Rivian is offering some attractive features like an adjustable > air suspension that can raise the R1T from 7.9 inches to 14.2 inches by the > press of a button, a 15.6-inch touchscreen system on the dashboard, a > 12.3-inch instrument cluster, and Level 3 autonomy, to name a few. Rivian > also announced a camper for the R1T. This comes with roof rack-mounted > Maxtrax recovery boards, a built-in air compressor, a shovel, and a Hi-Lift > jack. Other than this, the Ford and Amazon-funded company will also offer a > pull-out kitchen for the R1T. This retractable kitchen includes two > induction burners, cookware, utensils, and a sink with five gallons of water > storage to prepare the meals with and wash the dishes. The battery > consumption for the same is 20 kWh to cook for a week; or just 11-percent of > the largest 180 kWh Rivian battery pack. > > Rivian has also offered a 12V refrigerator in the front trunk. > 00:00 > As of Now, It Looks To Be The Strongest Of The Lot On Paper > > In terms of storage, there is a horizontal hollow space in the truck which > is disguised as a storage space, but that’s actually where the gear tunnel > would go in a combustion engine. The frunk is also quite large at 11.6-cubic > feet. Coming to the powertrain specs, The R1T churns out 788 ponies that > gallop you to the 60 mph mark in three seconds flat. > > Four electric motors - one connected to each wheel - make 197 horsepower > each. > > Rivian has made the R1T available in three battery pack options; 105 kWh, > 135 kWh, and 180 kWh. The R1T with the biggest pack can be driven for 400 > miles on a single charge. The 0-60 mph mark is achieved in 4.9 seconds with > the smallest battery pack and in 3.2 seconds with the largest battery pack. > > Rivian R1T specifications Powertrain: 105 kWh, 135 kWh, 180 kWh battery > pack; electric motors > System Output: 788 horsepower > 0 to 60 MPH: 3.2 - 4.9 seconds > Top Speed: 125 mph > Range: 400 miles > > Conclusion > > As for the pricing, the Rivian R1T starts at $69,000 and can be booked by > paying a $1,000 deposit. When compared to the Tesla pickup’s price, you’ll > have to shell out around $20,000 more for the R1T. With all these feature > cuts, is the higher asking price justified? Share your thoughts in the > comments section below ... > [© topspeed.com] > > > https://www.rivianforums.com/threads/preproduction-rivian-r1t-spotted-testing-at-tierra-del-fuego.267/ > Rivian Forums > > > + > https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/asian-cities-turn-to-electric-vehicles-in-anti-pollution-drive/71005088 > Asian cities turn to electric vehicles in anti-pollution drive > BANGKOK: Asian cities are switching to electric vehicles in a bid to tackle > worsening air quality, cut climate changing emissions ... As older, more > polluting vehicles were phased out, Manila and Tacloban cities backed solar > and electric-powered jeepneys ... 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