For good and bad, Rivian’s in the news. From the return of Tank Turn to falling sales numbers and additional investments, Rivian’s on a rollercoaster of an adventure right now. Also in the news, Tesla builds another “world’s largest” supercharger, and this one’s off grid. Plus, Honda backtracks, and more!
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SHOW NOTES
World’s largest Supercharger will be (at least partially) off-grid: https://insideevs.com/news/764997/worlds-largest-tesla-supercharger-project-oasis/
Tesla prototypes send the fanboys into a frenzy: https://electrek.co/2025/07/04/tesla-prototype-sparks-speculation-a-model-y-maybe-slightly-smaller/
Tesla forced to reimburse FSD cost to a Washington Tesla owner: https://share.google/kne4ito2OCgRuFxI8
Honda’s planned “Project 0” large SUV reportedly delayed due to market conditions and “political factors”: https://www.electrive.com/2025/07/07/honda-reportedly-halts-plans-for-large-electric-suv/
Rivian Q2 not so hot: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/rivian-reports-22-fall-quarterly-deliveries-tariffs-hit-demand-2025-07-02/
Rivian gets another $1 billion from VW: https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/02/rivian-receives-the-next-1b-from-volkswagen-as-sales-struggles-continue/
Rivian finally brings Tank Turn to market: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a65252188/2026-rivian-r1t-r1s-quad-motor-drive/
Hagerty’s EV vs ICE video is a great physics lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di68seGJHTU
This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy Rivian
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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