Rivian EV Truck To Challenge F-150 With Over 400 Mile Range

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe previously mentioned that his electric truck company is developing an auxiliary battery that acts as a “digital jerry can” for its vehicles, allowing them to travel beyond their listed range. Thanks to a recently published patent application, more details on this auxiliary battery system are now available.

The patent, titled “Electric Vehicle With Modular Removable Auxiliary Battery With Integrated Cooling,” describes an external battery module that can be fitted to an electric vehicle, thereby providing it with additional range. This is especially important for Rivian’s trucks, since they are designed to go off-road. Thus, the company notes that there is a need for an “auxiliary battery system for an electric automotive vehicle to increase the range of the electric vehicle, and in particular, an auxiliary battery system that can be carried by the electric vehicle.”

skytop - 2/22/2019 11:10:52 AM

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I want read about the first victim owner of a Rivian EV truck that tries launching their boat. As the Rivian backs into a salt water, all electrical hell will break lose.

deaHelkcunK - 2/22/2019 1:33:10 PM

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I suppose the fact that there are production electric boats and outboards has no effect on your opinion. Rivian's motors and electronics are sealed too.

SanJoseDriver - 2/23/2019 1:59:06 AM

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The cars are as waterproof as any other ICE vehicle.

rockreid - 2/22/2019 4:05:50 PM

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Electric motors have been used as boat and submarine propulsion for 100 years. The anti-electric cult really is something these days.

MDarringer - 2/22/2019 10:16:06 PM

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Rivian can claim anything but talk is cheap.

runninglogan1 - 2/23/2019 6:57:14 AM

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Gotta start somewhere.

runninglogan1 - 2/23/2019 7:01:47 AM

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Too bad this won't be viable on the SUV version.