Tesla’s online configurator now shows that the upcoming Cybertruck will not be delivered until 2022. The delay is not a huge surprise. Production of the vehicle is facing a number of challenges including completion of the Texas factory where it will be built, as well as ongoing supply chain issues and ship shortages. An online… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck Delayed Until 2022
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Rivian Considering International Factory
In addition to a potential new factory in Arizona, Rivian is looking to expand production outside the U.S. A Sky News report says the automaker is discussing a new factory with the British government to be built near Bristol. According to the report, talks are not yet at an advanced stage, and there are competing… Continue reading Rivian Considering International Factory
Report: Rivian Planning $5B Arizona Factory
Rivian plans to invest $5 billion in a second factory for its electric vehicles, according to a report from Reuters. The initiative dubbed “Project Tera,” requires an estimated 10,000 acres of land according to a revised economic development document seen by Reuters. The initial proposal only required 2,000 acres. The plant will reportedly include a… Continue reading Report: Rivian Planning $5B Arizona Factory
Rivian Delays Delivery Until September
Rivian is set to deliver one of the most highly-anticipated electric vehicles to date with the R1T pickup, but the company said Friday that there will be a delay. In an email to reservation holders, Chief Executive RJ Scaringe said initial deliveries won’t begin until September. The R1S sport utility vehicle will be delivered “shortly… Continue reading Rivian Delays Delivery Until September
Rivian CEO Shows Off Camp Kitchen Accessory
The upcoming all-electric Rivian R1T pickup will also include a number of add-on modules, one of the first announced being a full camp kitchen. Rivian Chief RJ Scaringe shared a video to Twitter last week offering a camp kitchen overview. The truck features a gear tunnel with a sliding rack that holds the various kitchen… Continue reading Rivian CEO Shows Off Camp Kitchen Accessory
Musk Says New Features, Few Design Changes to Appear on Production Cybertruck
The production version of the Tesla Cybertruck will be “almost exactly” the same as the prototype, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on Twitter. Additionally, the truck will have a handy new feature – rear-wheel steering that enables the Cybertruck to perform tight turns and navigate tough terrain. Other electric trucks like the GMC Hummer and… Continue reading Musk Says New Features, Few Design Changes to Appear on Production Cybertruck
Canoo to Build EVs on 400-Acre Site in Oklahoma
Canoo, a company that aims to build uniquely-styled electric pickups and vans, announced Thursday that it will manufacture the vehicles at a plant in Oklahoma. Canoo’s 400-acre campus will be in the Tulsa area at MidAmerica Industrial Park, a 9,000-acre industrial complex. The “mega microfactory” will include a full commercialization facility with a paint, body… Continue reading Canoo to Build EVs on 400-Acre Site in Oklahoma
Lordstown Motors Running Out of Cash to Build EV Pickup
Despite momentum for the electric pickup truck market, Lordstown Motors said on Tuesday it may not have enough cash for production. In June 2020, Lordstown announced plans to build a pickup dubbed Endurance, which promised 250 miles of range at a starting price of $52,500. “The company believes that its current level of cash and cash… Continue reading Lordstown Motors Running Out of Cash to Build EV Pickup
Ford Says F-150 Lightning is a “Push for Progress”
The Ford F-150 Lightning, an electrified version of the top-selling pickup, will be available in four series and two battery options at more than 2,300 EV-certified Ford dealers in Spring 2022. Ford unveiled the vehicle this week. Ford will have two separate liquid-cooled batteries, the 230-mile standard and the 300-mile extended range. Ford says the F-150… Continue reading Ford Says F-150 Lightning is a “Push for Progress”
Amazon’s Rivian Vans Spotted in Colorado
Amazon’s Rivian-built electric vans have been spotted making deliveries in Colorado. The vans were previously only known to be making deliveries in California. Amazon hopes to have 10,000 Rivians making deliveries by next year. The company says it has already used electric vehicles to deliver more than 20 million packages. The Colorado Sun reported that Rivian… Continue reading Amazon’s Rivian Vans Spotted in Colorado