Featured Rivian Claims R2 Matches Model Y Efficiency… Let’s See About That

I saw that and thanks to my past Prius efforts, I don’t throw stones but would suggest better approaches:

• EPA roll-down coefficients - this builds on more rigorous methodology to make 2d order polynomials to compare drag forces.
• 3 speed benchmarks define the trending polynomial - benchmark 30, 55, and 75 mph defines a performance curve.
• Using ‘press car’ - often tuned for comfort, a poor test car compared to what the EPA and customers use.

I have no interest in an EV pickup or SUV (nor Model Y.) I seek minimum cost to operate so sedans with a serious driver automation ‘cranks my tractor.’


Bob Wilson

 

Then there's the service centers. If you think Tesla SC buildout is sparse, as an example closest rivian service center to us is ~100miles further than the 200 miles away Tesla service center (turning on which roads we took).
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