[JimmyEV]

A green R1T visited the Georgia captial building in order to support Georgia bill HB460 that would allow Rivian and other companies to sell directly to customers.

Georgia HB460 | 2021-2022 | Regular Session

Summary (2021-02-17) Commerce and trade; ownership, operation, and control of motor vehicle dealerships by certain manufacturers and franchisors; amend a prohibition [House Second Readers]

legiscan.com

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1366415052790779911

 

[JEV]

That last side view picture is a great look at what Launch Green looks like in the real world. I like it !

 

[Wildabeest]

That last side view picture is a great look at what Launch Green looks like in the real world. I like it !

That’s forest green.

 

[JEV]

Looks darker to me, but you're probably right. I would like to see Forest Green and Launch Green side by side.

 

[Electric Tiger]

I like the 20’s with the ATs.

 

[Wildabeest]

Looks darker to me, but you're probably right. I would like to see Forest Green and Launch Green side by side.

As would 10,000 other LE preorder customers!

 

[AleCS]

Just FYI, this will be happening in WA State as well. There is a post here about it. Reach out to your representatives to support these Bills!

WA State Owners - URGENT SUPPORT NEEDED - Initiative HB...

Got a letter from Rivian saying: "Currently, Washington state laws limit access to electric vehicles by preventing new automakers, like Rivian, from opening local retail sites. We need your help to change that. Rivian is supporting a bill in the Washington legislature, HB 1388, that would...

www.rivianownersforum.com

 

[eHauler]

Found some more photos. Gear tunnel door seems quite sturdy.

 

[Mr. Gee]

Found some more photos. Gear tunnel door seems quite sturdy.

It's meant to be a step for loading/unloading roof-mounted items as well as a seat for use in putting on/removing boots.

 

[kayak]

I wish I had known about this in advance, I would have been there.

 

[eHauler]

I wish I had known about this in advance, I would have been there.

Welcome to the forum @kayak
I'm sure there will be an increasing amount of spottings as we get closer and even events. Rivian said they would announce when in person viewings will happen, so be on the look out for that. Where are you located?

 

[kayak]

Where are you located?

I'm in South Carolina. Atlanta is short hike for a chance to see a Rivian in the flesh.

 

[R99]

I'm in South Carolina. Atlanta is short hike for a chance to see a Rivian in the flesh.

Are you looking to get the R1S or R1T?

 

[R99]

Some local news coverage of the R1T at the Georgia Capital.

 

[kayak]

Are you looking to get the R1S or R1T?

I have a reservation for an R1S

 

[eHauler]

I have a reservation for an R1S

Nice.
Too bad every single one of these spottings have been of the R1T. I'm expecting that to change soon with the rate things are improving at. Any specific things you hope to check out in person?

 

[JimmyEV]

More photos of the R1T in Georgia.

http://instagr.am/p/CMCtHe1n3n2/

 

[Wildabeest]

I’m assuming that guy is Rivian’s GA lobbyist. Anyone know who he is?

 

[SANZCO2]

I’m assuming that guy is Rivian’s GA lobbyist. Anyone know who he is?

Looks like it might be Tim Echols

Georgia Commissioner Tim Echols Explores Rivian At Georgia State Capitol | News Break

Tim Echols – Georgia Public Service Commission

 

[Wildabeest]

Looks like it might be Tim Echols

Georgia Commissioner Tim Echols Explores Rivian At Georgia State Capitol | News Break

Tim Echols – Georgia Public Service Commission

He seemed pretty knowledgeable about the company, the trucks and EV’s in general. And his questions seemed almost planted. So I just assumed he was on the payroll.