Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told The Drive there's a big opportunity for a smaller electric truck — but don't hold out for an R2T anytime soon.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told The Drive there’s a big opportunity for a smaller electric truck — but don’t hold out for an R2T anytime soon.

    • Clasm@ttrpg.networkEnglish
      2·
      15 days ago

      I know they don’t need to waste space for an engine compartment, but where’s the crumple zone?

      • mrmisses@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        15 days ago

        Seriously. It would be the best of both worlds if there was a trunk in front, and it’s a small truck. Get rid of the 4 doors/back seats. And put a 3rd seat in the middle - my perfect vehicle

      • mercano@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        15 days ago

        They claim they’ve done simulations and 14” of crumple material is all you need if you don’t have an engine block in front of you. They’re still in the preproduction stage and haven’t gotten to physical crash tests yet.

    • cAUzapNEAGLb@lemmy.worldEnglish
      21·
      15 days ago

      Im in love with telo, made a reservation a long ways back, im hoping my car will last until my future telo can be delivered

  • acidrobot@lemmy.world
    English
    32·
    15 days ago

    This is exactly where the Slate truck is targeting, got mine reserved already.