RIvian R1T videos

I'm rather disappointed at all the negative comments about Rivian's design for (obviously LED) headlights. I think it's smart of Rivian to give the front of its truck a distinctive look, something like BMW's twin grille, or the Buick grille.

If anything disappoints me about the design of the RT1, it's that it looks too much like a gasmobile pickup. I look forward to the day when most or all BEV manufacturers -- not just Tesla -- are not afraid to make bold design choices that take full advantage of the "skateboard" platform on which compelling BEVs are designed, rather than slavishly imitating the design of gasmobiles.

If auto makers were afraid to make truly new designs enabled by new technologies, then we'd still be driving horseless carriages with the engine mounted above the back axle, with wooden carriage wheels wrapped in iron tires, and a steering tiller rather than a steering wheel.

The motorcar revolution brought new designs to personal vehicles. I hope the EV revolution does likewise!

Go Rivian!

 

Somehow, it reminds me of some Land Rovers - the nose, that is.

 

I thought it needed a higher energy video with an idea, so I cut them one.

 

That would be awesome. What would the angle be? EV advertising? or something about overzealous consumers, or the excitement the EV market is starting to generate?

 

Ah, maybe it could be something like the unexpected perks of building something that inspires people. I'm sure whatever you write will be great.

 

Oh Duh! That's awesome! Thank you Domenick!

 

Robin Trower - great choice!

 

Thank you. I thought that intro had grabbing power and Bridge of Sighs is a classic.