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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA Car Enthusiast Since the Start<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBorn in Rockledge, Florida on 19 January 1983, R.J. Scaringe grew up in an academic environment. His father, Robert Scaringe was an engineer and the founder of Mainstream Engineering Corporation, an engineering and manufacturing brand that deals in thermal control and energy conversion machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
R.J. Scaringe was a car enthusiast since his younger days and spent time restoring older cars. However, as time went by, he began to understand the negative effects of cars on the environment and began looking at ways to create more sustainable and environment-friendly cars. He would go on to complete his Masters in mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and he even received a doctorate in mechanical engineering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/d3jvxfsgjxj1vz.cloudfront.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/R.J.-Scaringe-4.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFoundations Of The Rivian Brand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn 2009, R.J. Scaringe founded Mainstream Motors, taking inspiration for the name from his father\u2019s engineering company. The brand began R&D operations to manufacture an electric vehicle. The Mainstream Motors was renamed Avera Automotive at a later stage. However, this name didn\u2019t stick around for a long time either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2011, R.J. Scaringe\u2019s brand was renamed Rivian and this is the name that would stick. The name was inspired by the Indian River in Florida and is a wordplay on the same. Rivian immediately began working on electric mobility and its first car was supposed to be an electric sports car. However, R.J. Scaringe, the Founder and CEO of the brand decided to steer his company in a different direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/d3jvxfsgjxj1vz.cloudfront.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/R.J.-Scaringe.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRather than catering to a small and niche electric sports car market, R.J. Scaringe wanted Rivian to revolutionise the largest and most popular car segment in the US \u2014 pickup trucks. The pickup truck market was valued at around $220 Billion (AED 808 Billion) in 2022 and Rivian wanted to bring about an electric revolution in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tesla<\/a> had already showcased its Cybertruck and mainstream manufacturers like Ford<\/a> and GM<\/a> too were working on electric pickup trucks. Rivian decided to take on these auto giants by making an electric pickup truck as well. In September 2021, Rivian became the first of them to launch an electric pickup. In March 2022, Rivian was listed on Time\u2019s 100 Most Influential Companies of the Year 2022 list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/d3jvxfsgjxj1vz.cloudfront.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rivian-R1T-2.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRivian R1T & R1S \u2014 The Dawn Of A New Era<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRivian\u2019s first product was the R1T. Based on the R1 platform, the electric pickup truck is one of the most capable vehicles out there and comes with a rather lengthy list of features and equipment. It is powered by four electric motors \u2014 one for each wheel. Together, they produce 835hp and 1,231Nm and as a result, the R1T pickup truck can do a 0-100km\/h run in a supercar-rivaling 3.0 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a battery capacity of up to 180kWh, the Rivian R1T has a range of up to 640 kilometres. If you\u2019re looking for more range, more batteries can be loaded into the bed at the rear. One can go camping like a pro, with this pickup truck. It has lots of storage spaces, reverse charge flow capabilities and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/d3jvxfsgjxj1vz.cloudfront.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rivian-R1S.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn 2022, Rivian launched the R1S electric SUV, which is based on the same platform and uses the same powertrain as the R1T. Rivian also launched its EDV (Electric Delivery Van) which was developed in collaboration with Amazon.100,000 of these electric delivery vans will be produced for Amazon to use in their last-mile delivery services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s Next For R.J. Scaringe & Rivian?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRivian has been developing another car based on the R1 platform. Called the R1X, the SUV is a rally car with lots of ground clearance and four electric motors producing around 1,200hp. However, this isn\u2019t really the big news. Rivian is developing a new platform that will spawn new, smaller and more affordable EVs. The first car based on this new platform is called the R2 and will first go into production in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/d3jvxfsgjxj1vz.cloudfront.net\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Rivian-R1S-scaled.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRivian is certainly one of those manufacturers to look out for over the coming years. Under the leadership of R.J. Scaringe, the brand has grown by bounds and leaps and has announced several initiatives and partnerships that has the EV community excited and ready for more. R.J. Scaringe is worth over $1.7 Billion and his value continues to rise along with his brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also check out our other Persona of the Month articles about Elon Musk<\/a> & Wang Chuanfu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAlso Read:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n– Lotus Emeya Electric Sedan With 905hp Revealed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n– World EV Day: Past, Present & Future Of EVs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFoundations Of The Rivian Brand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn 2009, R.J. Scaringe founded Mainstream Motors, taking inspiration for the name from his father\u2019s engineering company. The brand began R&D operations to manufacture an electric vehicle. The Mainstream Motors was renamed Avera Automotive at a later stage. However, this name didn\u2019t stick around for a long time either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2011, R.J. Scaringe\u2019s brand was renamed Rivian and this is the name that would stick. The name was inspired by the Indian River in Florida and is a wordplay on the same. Rivian immediately began working on electric mobility and its first car was supposed to be an electric sports car. However, R.J. Scaringe, the Founder and CEO of the brand decided to steer his company in a different direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRather than catering to a small and niche electric sports car market, R.J. Scaringe wanted Rivian to revolutionise the largest and most popular car segment in the US \u2014 pickup trucks. The pickup truck market was valued at around $220 Billion (AED 808 Billion) in 2022 and Rivian wanted to bring about an electric revolution in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tesla<\/a> had already showcased its Cybertruck and mainstream manufacturers like Ford<\/a> and GM<\/a> too were working on electric pickup trucks. Rivian decided to take on these auto giants by making an electric pickup truck as well. In September 2021, Rivian became the first of them to launch an electric pickup. In March 2022, Rivian was listed on Time\u2019s 100 Most Influential Companies of the Year 2022 list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRivian R1T & R1S \u2014 The Dawn Of A New Era<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRivian\u2019s first product was the R1T. Based on the R1 platform, the electric pickup truck is one of the most capable vehicles out there and comes with a rather lengthy list of features and equipment. It is powered by four electric motors \u2014 one for each wheel. Together, they produce 835hp and 1,231Nm and as a result, the R1T pickup truck can do a 0-100km\/h run in a supercar-rivaling 3.0 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a battery capacity of up to 180kWh, the Rivian R1T has a range of up to 640 kilometres. If you\u2019re looking for more range, more batteries can be loaded into the bed at the rear. One can go camping like a pro, with this pickup truck. It has lots of storage spaces, reverse charge flow capabilities and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIn 2022, Rivian launched the R1S electric SUV, which is based on the same platform and uses the same powertrain as the R1T. Rivian also launched its EDV (Electric Delivery Van) which was developed in collaboration with Amazon.100,000 of these electric delivery vans will be produced for Amazon to use in their last-mile delivery services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s Next For R.J. Scaringe & Rivian?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nRivian has been developing another car based on the R1 platform. Called the R1X, the SUV is a rally car with lots of ground clearance and four electric motors producing around 1,200hp. However, this isn\u2019t really the big news. Rivian is developing a new platform that will spawn new, smaller and more affordable EVs. The first car based on this new platform is called the R2 and will first go into production in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRivian is certainly one of those manufacturers to look out for over the coming years. Under the leadership of R.J. Scaringe, the brand has grown by bounds and leaps and has announced several initiatives and partnerships that has the EV community excited and ready for more. R.J. Scaringe is worth over $1.7 Billion and his value continues to rise along with his brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also check out our other Persona of the Month articles about Elon Musk<\/a> & Wang Chuanfu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAlso Read:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n– Lotus Emeya Electric Sedan With 905hp Revealed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n– World EV Day: Past, Present & Future Of EVs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRather than catering to a small and niche electric sports car market, R.J. Scaringe wanted Rivian to revolutionise the largest and most popular car segment in the US \u2014 pickup trucks. The pickup truck market was valued at around $220 Billion (AED 808 Billion) in 2022 and Rivian wanted to bring about an electric revolution in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tesla<\/a> had already showcased its Cybertruck and mainstream manufacturers like Ford<\/a> and GM<\/a> too were working on electric pickup trucks. Rivian decided to take on these auto giants by making an electric pickup truck as well. In September 2021, Rivian became the first of them to launch an electric pickup. In March 2022, Rivian was listed on Time\u2019s 100 Most Influential Companies of the Year 2022 list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rivian\u2019s first product was the R1T. Based on the R1 platform, the electric pickup truck is one of the most capable vehicles out there and comes with a rather lengthy list of features and equipment. It is powered by four electric motors \u2014 one for each wheel. Together, they produce 835hp and 1,231Nm and as a result, the R1T pickup truck can do a 0-100km\/h run in a supercar-rivaling 3.0 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With a battery capacity of up to 180kWh, the Rivian R1T has a range of up to 640 kilometres. If you\u2019re looking for more range, more batteries can be loaded into the bed at the rear. One can go camping like a pro, with this pickup truck. It has lots of storage spaces, reverse charge flow capabilities and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2022, Rivian launched the R1S electric SUV, which is based on the same platform and uses the same powertrain as the R1T. Rivian also launched its EDV (Electric Delivery Van) which was developed in collaboration with Amazon.100,000 of these electric delivery vans will be produced for Amazon to use in their last-mile delivery services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rivian has been developing another car based on the R1 platform. Called the R1X, the SUV is a rally car with lots of ground clearance and four electric motors producing around 1,200hp. However, this isn\u2019t really the big news. Rivian is developing a new platform that will spawn new, smaller and more affordable EVs. The first car based on this new platform is called the R2 and will first go into production in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rivian is certainly one of those manufacturers to look out for over the coming years. Under the leadership of R.J. Scaringe, the brand has grown by bounds and leaps and has announced several initiatives and partnerships that has the EV community excited and ready for more. R.J. Scaringe is worth over $1.7 Billion and his value continues to rise along with his brand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also check out our other Persona of the Month articles about Elon Musk<\/a> & Wang Chuanfu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Lotus Emeya Electric Sedan With 905hp Revealed<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n – World EV Day: Past, Present & Future Of EVs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nRivian R1T & R1S \u2014 The Dawn Of A New Era<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat\u2019s Next For R.J. Scaringe & Rivian?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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