Rivian’s Most Affordable R2 Will Come With a Range Hit When It Arrives Next Summer

With customer deliveries for the $60k 2026 Rivian R2 Performance Launch Package beginning today, the electric vehicle company has finally announced plans for its long-promised entry-level R2 model. Priced at $46,235 to start (including destination and delivery), the new single-motor, rear-drive R2 Standard will feature a different battery than the $49,985 R2 Standard Long RangeContinue Reading

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The era in which the entire aviation industry has gathered around twin-engine efficiency has left the legendary four-engine giants facing an unsustainable financial reality. The Airbus A380 remains a passenger favorite for its unmatched cabin space and smooth ride, yet behind the scenes, its quad-engine layout imposes massive economic penaltiesContinue Reading

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Dukosi, A123 Systems and Nuvation Energy have released a joint design brief for an end-to-end battery energy storage system proof of concept that includes A123’s 587 Ah large-format LFP prismatic cells with Dukosi’s contactless cell monitoring system, and Nuvation’s utility-grade BMS. The reference platform is built for North American BESSContinue Reading