Rivian has filed a patent that suggests that its batteries for fast-charging electric vehicle batteries at different voltages using a switch mechanism. The switch would allow for 800V charging on a 400V battery pack (or 900V on a 450V, etc)
If Rivian is able to pull this off it will speed up the charging process and make EVs less expensive.
I've been trying to find information on the R1S and R1T will use regenerative braking but I haven't found much aside from the fact that they will have regen braking. Based on some of the other EVs that are on the market, there's a couple of ways that Rivian can approach regen braking.
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There was a news report last week that Rivian says it will be locating its Customer Engagement Center at its Normal campus. So there seems to be a healthy expectation of customers. But if production is delayed too long people will take their money elsewhere when they tire of waiting. To keep...
Amazon has purchased self-driving startup Zoox for over $1.2 billion. This adds to a portfolio that includes Rivian and Aurora.
Zoox has been working on building a self-driving vehicle from the ground up along with the software and AI. The goal is likely to use the tech for Amazon's delivery...
Rivian Interior | R1S (SUV)
INTERIOR: We brought the essence of the great outdoors inside, combining sustainably sourced wood with colors and textures inspired by nature. In the places where adventure tends to leave a mark, we used premium, utilitarian materials that invite rugged, daily use...
