Rivian

EV maker Rivian has set its sights high. The brand wants to take down Tesla's market share, and fast. To do that, they need to make cars. To do that, they need a place to build them. In light of that, the brand has begun construction on a second factory out on the Texas plains. However, this isn't a solo venture. Rivian, like many EV automakers, got a nice helping hand from Uncle Sam. To the tune of millions.

One of the most important aspects of an EV for most people is the driving range each one offers. Since range anxiety holds many consumers back from purchasing, it's no surprise that automakers, like Rivian, are working hard to produce batteries that can get you even further without worrying about charging up.

Rivian is an American electric automaker and automotive technology company founded in 2009 by CEO Robert "RJ" Scaringe. After being named Rivian Automotive, the company began focusing on autonomous electric vehicles in 2011. Let's take a look at what makes Rivian a car company to watch in the future.

Production delays pushing the Tesla Cybertruck's release to 2022 mean there's space in the market for another electric truck. But the list of serious competitors is short. Rivian is the only player in the electric truck market looking for new investments.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced that Rivian Waypoint Level 2 chargers will be built in all of their 56 state parks. Plus, they’re moving quickly.

Tesla is leading the industry toward an electric future. Rivian may shockingly steal its thunder after $5 billion plant.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fellow crew of future astronauts that went to the edge of space rode to the launch pad in the all-electric 2021 Rivian R1S. But Amazon is one of the largest Rivian investors, with a $700 million stake.

We know that people who bought the Rivian R1T Launch Edition are pretty excited. Their brand new EV trucks were supposed to be delivered this month. But a letter was discovered that mentions the delay of R1T battery-electric pickups until September.

The newest feature for Rivian is something called a "K-Turn," and it got its name from Star Wars fighter pilots. Yeah, it's that cool.

The Rivian R1T is the coolest electric pickup truck. It was already one of the coolest but these new camper features put it over the top.

Here's when the brand-new Rivian R1T will be available to see in person and shoppers can test-drive this all-electric pickup truck.

Between the Ford F-150 Lightning and the Rivian R1T, which electric pickup truck should you consider? Ultimately, it depends on what values and specs better suit your daily needs.

With the launch of Ford's F-150 all-electric Lightning pickup truck we officially start the EV pickup race. Here's a list of the for-sure EV trucks in development and some that might or might not make it.

The 2021 Rivian R1T and the 2021 Ford F-150 are nearing a day where they will have to do battle. Until then, which is the biggest pickup?

We aren't sure where the 2021 Rivian R1T can't go with its 14-inches of ground clearance and ability to drive through three feet of water. The Rivian has been tested in the wild to prove its off-roading capabilities.

Samsung SDI focuses on innovation and responsible sourcing of battery materials that align well with the Rivian vision.

The newest electric vehicle SUVs are hitting the market in the form of the GMC Hummer EV and the Rivian R1S, but which one is more capable? That depends on your plans for the EV.

Pickup trucks are having a resurgence of popularity thanks to brands like Tesla, Hummer, and Bollinger joining the game with crazy horsepower and towing capacity in all-electric packages.

Non-Tesla electric vehicles are able to charge at some Tesla Supercharger stations, but an adaptor of some kind is needed such as the Magic Dock.

We’re currently counting down the days until the R1T and R1S officially hit Rivian dealerships. But before they do, the American EV company continues to trickle out more information about the potential ownership experience. For example, how it plans to offer charging stations outside of urban environments. And now, Rivian has revealed another bit of …