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Rivian R1T’s first real-world towing test shows 62% range loss

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@Gideontherivian ‘s real-world towing test involves an open trailer with a Shelby Mustang GT on it, according to DriveTeslaCanada , who originally reported the story. The Shelby and the Rivian R1T, along with the trailer, the vehicle’s occupants, and additional cargo, bring a total weight of 14,260 pounds.

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2010 Aptera 2e First Drive and Video on Inside Line

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Change Is Good Punch and the PP4 prototype represent an impressive midpoint in development, but Reichenbach (formerly head engineer for the Ford GT and Shelby 350 GT programs at Ford) says that only about 30 percent of what we see in PP4 will be in the final production version. Thats good news.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Theres still a lot of development that needs to be done from the standpoint of cost, safety and weight," a Toyota spokesman said this week. -- ( Los Angeles Times ) 8/9/07 Toyota spokesman John McCandless said the company does not comment on its product plans, but he disagreed that the developments give GM an edge. "No We can do this.

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