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I agree I don't see redesigns as being a deal breaker, but past history would indicate this is the principle design. Perhaps little changes may need to be made. For instance side mirrors may need to be added, if the archaic rules that only mirrors can only show you what is behind you can not...

Does everyone realize that this truck is two years away, and antiquated rules, claiming only mirrors can show you what is behind you, can easily be updated.

This isn't news, it's only click bait and based one "Man bites dog" sensationalism, unfortunately this story is already considered real news.

I'm with you, concept is great, but I will wait for the specs, and durability and price information.

I agree, it will be just a little extra weight, and considering the truck is estimated to be over 6000 lbs, It will be a drop in the bucket.

Again, think of a million trucks getting that much energy per year.

Oh, and to quote Ellon, "Room for improvement." :-)

Yeah, probably the only thing in Rivian's favor there.

I like this thread, and I don't believe they will change the design, it's not like they designed it the month before. The design would have included the regulations for selling in this country, and the countries they are marketing too. For instance, having no side mirrors may be an issue now...

I believe that the tri motor will not require torque vectoring to the rear wheels in order to transfer power to each wheel. This will give better power control for the rear two wheels, which should help with traction and four wheeling.

You are correct, but look at it this way, how much would it charge in a year, two years... every little bit helps.

I kind of hope the range will increase to at least 350 on the dual motor. Given that its two years away, and the Tesla is really striving to add more chargers in Canada, you will probably be good.

Does anyone know how well the off brands work, are the more like the ones that we set up in our garage, that charge around 40 to 60 mi/hr?

I like the idea of the solar option, if you do get stuck in the boondocks, all you have to do is wait for sunlight, not saying you will make it home that night, but you will eventually make it to a charger. Now it will be interesting to see if the solar with the flip outs will create enough...

I agree, they have been able to keep the base price down to that of a 3, so I'm not going to complain.

Thanks Aaron, it would be nice to not have to worry about that.

Yes, you are correct, and yet domestic car builders (and stock analyst) still indicate that their vehicles will be just as good, and better than Tesla. I want to see one of their pickups have a 500 mile range.

:-) I hadn't even thought about that, 8 to 10 hours between charges, glad I ordered the tri motor as well.

From the demo, I know that if a bullet won't penetrate the stainless steel, I'm sure hail won't, however the bullet did dent the stainless steel. What is the probability that this truck will not be dented by hail?

I agree, that's why I got the 500 mile range.