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I can't find any concrete source (just information I have found on Reddit and talking to people). But I believe Rivian's software itself is based on Android, but heavily reskin-ed and customized for their own vehicles.Article mentions Android software but not Rivian.
I didn’t say we were building our own engine just to clarify. And there is more room than you think.
I was really hoping for a VR6, but I read they recently went out of production. Who wouldn't want a wookie in a Scout!!I didn’t say we were building our own engine just to clarify. And there is more room than you think.
Thanks for the clarification jamie. When I dm’d you a few weeks ago it sound like it would be built to the body on frame due to fitment issues.I didn’t say we were building our own engine just to clarify. And there is more room than you think.
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As long as the engine that is the harvester is more reliable than a standard VW engine it’s good to me.I didn’t say we were building our own engine just to clarify. And there is more room than you think.
It’s definitely not gonna help in the California Dealership lawsuit, being that it’s using a VW made engine.
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It’s outsourced. No different than exotic, one off cars using another manufacturer. It’s not 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon but guess semantics can justify it
That’s true. Mercedes and McLaren do it a lot. And Pagani and Mercedes so I guess it’s no different. Even Lamborghini uses Audi engines. And Lamborghini has their own sales model. And they aren’t forced into being sold at Audi dealers.It’s outsourced. No different than exotic, one off cars using another manufacturer. It’s not 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon but guess semantics can justify it
Packaging the engine/generator, radiator and exhaust behind the rear axle and in a low-profile layout is still a challenge. Not to mention protecting it with a skid-plate and having access for maintenance (oil changes, coolant, etc).
Another plus: In cold conditions the engine coolant can heat the cabin without need to use an electric heater or heat-pump.
Another plus: In cold conditions the engine coolant can heat the cabin without need to use an electric heater or heat-pump.
Jamie do we know what’s its weight ratio will be? Know that there will be more weight over the rear? And it won’t be as balanced as just two electric axles. Since you have to factor in an extra 200-300lbs on the rear. Unless it will have weight in the front to balance it out.
I believe the Harvester engine/generator is replacing the rear-most battery pack so weight and balance should be very close between the two.
I thought it had the fuel tank in the front, with the battery pack in the rear prior to the axle for the harvester. So in theory it would still be rear heavy.
So it’s gonna be rear heavy since it’s gonna have them in this order… battery pack, rear E-axle, then the harvester. And the front will be lighter. So say your climbing a steep hill while over-landing, your scout will in theory will have its nose pointed higher then the rear leading to a back flip down hill. The front will have to be weighed down in someway. Fuel is lighter than water. So the gas tank makes no real difference. Unless the extra parts, heat pump, steering rack, ECU’s, etc, in front make up for the added harvester weight.
Jamie we need explanation lol. This will drive me insane.
Fill the frunk up to help offset the imbalance? On the positive side, rear bias=fun oversteer!
The battery pack (heaviest part of this equation) is providing front weight distribution.
Okay, so the battery that in the center is enough force to keep the front planted? That makes sense.
I see it know, i had to look back but know i see that the battery is still most of the weight. Thank you jamie!!!
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Interesting to see this pivot by Stellantis, cancelling the long-range variant of the RAM REV. The era of gargantuan battery packs to win the range crown didn't last very long.
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Ram 1500 REV Update: Long-Range Model Canceled as Ramcharger Takes the Spotlight
learned from reliable sources that the highly anticipated long-range version of the Ram 1500 REV has been canceled
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