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Rivian Gen 2 Autonomy & LiDAR Deep Dive

Hands-free driving and “Spicy Mode.” I joined Rivian’s engineering team in Pasadena to see how their in-house AI is changing the game for Gen 2 owners.

March 13, 2026 3 min read
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Rivian R1 Dual Standard Is Gone: New Starting Prices, Last Lease Deals, and the R2 Launch

Rivian has officially confirmed the end of the Dual Standard configuration for the R1T and R1S, raising the entry price by $7,000 across the board. Between LFP battery calibration failures, the upcoming R2 reveal, and a potential pricing strategy shift, there’s a lot more going on here than a simple trim cut. Here’s what it means for buyers — and what it could signal about where Rivian is headed.

March 11, 2026 4 min read