What Rivian And Lucid's Latest Earnings Say About The EV Startup Race America's two biggest EV startups are facing more distinct challenges than ever, as Rivian launches the R2 and Lucid delays the Cosmos. By Tim Levin News - Aug 8
Rivian Is Adding A Second Shift To The R2 Assembly Line. Here’s Why It Matters The American EV startup started delivering customer-spec R2s in June. It’s now gearing up to do double shifts in Illinois. By Iulian Dnistran Manufacturing / Production - Aug 5
Amazon Added 10,000 Rivian Electric Vans In Just Six Months Rivian’s lovable commercial EV now makes up 80% of Amazon’s global electric delivery van fleet. By Iulian Dnistran Commercial Vehicles - Jul 31
Rivian R2 Range Tested Until It Died: Here's How Far It Went At 70 MPH If all you want is a sporty, high-tech crossover that eats up highway miles, you might be better off with a Tesla Model Y. By Tim Levin News - Jul 29
Rivian R2 Vs. Tesla Model Y: Which American Mid-Size EV SUV Is Best? Rivian’s future hinges on the R2’s success. Here’s how the new mid-size SUV compares to the Tesla Model Y. By Iulian Dnistran Comparisons - Mar 12
2026 Rivian R2: Everything We Know Rivian is preparing to launch its first mass-market product: A compact EV crossover with a great design and a more affordable price tag. By Mack Hogan Everything We Know - Mar 9
I Drove A Rivian R2 Prototype. It's Going To Surprise People Rivian’s 300-mile, 656-horsepower SUV is a breath of fresh air for the American EV space. Here are five things to know. By Patrick George First Drives - Feb 10
2026 Rivian R1S & R1T Quad-Motor Drive: The Best Get Better Rivian already made the most compelling electric trucks in the world. But the new Quad-Motor versions raise the bar. By Mack Hogan First Drives - Jul 8 2025
EVs Don’t Need This Gas Car Feature. So Why Do So Many Still Have It? The start/stop button isn't technically necessary in a car without an engine. But car some companies are keeping it around anyway. By Tim Levin Opinion - Aug 3
The Ferrari Luce EV Proves The Haters Wrong On today's Plugged-In Podcast: Ferrari Luce reviews, Rivian R2 range tests, and new research reveals how safe Waymos really are. By Tim Levin Podcast - Jul 31
Everything You Need To Know About Used EV Battery Health In 2026 Is a used EV worth it in 2026? EV battery degradation isn't nearly as big a problem as you might think. By Tim Levin Podcast - May 1
Do Or Die: How EV Startups Rivian, Lucid, And Slate Are Navigating Their Most Important Year Yet It was always going to be hard for these brands to launch their first high-volume products. Then things got a lot, lot harder. By Mack Hogan Podcast - Apr 18
