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Rivian has filed trademark applications for the term "Tank Turn"

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JimmyEV

Discussion Starter · Nov 14, 2019

For those of us on here that want Rivian to have a tank turn feature for the R1T and R1S, there's a chance that it might actually become a reality.

Autotrader has found trademark applications that were recently filed by Rivian for the term "Tank Turn"

Rivian IP Holdings filed one application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Novemebr 1st, 2019, and another one with the European Intellectual Property Office on November 8th, 2019. The trademark is classified for use with transmissions, steering units and motors on SUVs and trucks, the two filings indicate.

I don't want to get ahead of myself here but this is very exciting news

https://www.autotrader.ca/newsfeatures/20191114/rivian-r1t-electric-truck-may-have-tank-turn-feature

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R99

· #2 · Nov 15, 2019

Rivian wouldn't bother if something wasn't in the works already. This is a good sign.

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eHauler

· #3 · Nov 16, 2019

80% of pickups live in the concrete jungle so this feature will be HIGHLY valued.

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R99

· #4 · Nov 18, 2019

eHauler said:
80% of pickups live in the concrete jungle so this feature will be HIGHLY valued.

Oh for sure, this could be huge for city city/suburb driving.

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R99

· #5 · Sep 15, 2020

Rivian has Tank Turn and now GM has Crab Mode for the new GMC Hummer. It's impressive but I would rather have Tank Turn.

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St00k

· #6 · Jul 27, 2021

The Crab Mode stuff is pretty wild to watch.

Then there's the new K Turn setup. It sounds like it will be available on all models while I think the Tank Turn is only on some versions. And K Turn seems more suited for careful manouvers

Rivian Files Patent Application for "K-Turn Mode"

Rivian has filed a patent application for a system that allows a vehicle to perform a K-Turn on its own. According to their application - “The K-turn mode is engaged in response to determining that an amount that at least one of the front wheels of the vehicle is turned exceeds a turn...

www.rivianownersforum.com

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menxdevil

· #7 · Jul 28, 2021

My understanding is that the tank turn can only be done on dirt. Something to do with needing some traction slip.

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