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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Rivian's Developing New Tech To Make Its EVs More Agile
While the automaker won't discuss future product, there's a job listing outlining what's on the roadmap posted publicly online right now. Tipped off by the crew at RivianForums, Rivian has a job listing for a Sr. Mechanical Design & Release Engineer specifically for steering systems. The job listing isn't the interesting bit, as Rivian's a startup and hiring people to develop its future products at a rapid rate. But listed in the job description are two interesting features not existing in today's R1T or R1S: steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering. The former, which removes the mechanical connection between the steering system and the wheels, saves weight, saves money in production and materials, but adds development and engineering hurdles. The Tesla Cybertruck has steer-by-wire, among other things. Rear-wheel steering would enable a Rivian to shrink its turning radius, which in turn would make the vehicle more agile in parking lots, around clover leaves, and take tighter turns off pavement as well. The feature, seen on the GMC Hummer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and quite a few high-end luxury vehicles, would enable Rivian to make the larger R1T and R1S feel smaller than they are while driving. A Rivian spokesperson told The Drive, 'We cannot comment on any speculation about future protect.' Though, who's speculating? Rivian posted this in a public job posting for the world to see. The Rivian R1S and R1T were refreshed heavily, though they don't completely look like it, for 2025. The second-generation Quad arrived for 2026. It's unlikely rear-wheel steering or steer-by-wire will be integrated until the next refresh or heavy update, which likely will arrive around 2028. But it's quite possible steer-by-wire could be integrated into the upcoming $45,000 smaller R2, which arrives in 2026. Including steer-by-wire would lower the build cost, though increase development complexity. Either way, while unclear when these technologies will arrive in a Rivian, it's clear they are on the road map. If you're in the job market, have engineering chops and the record to prove it, Rivian might want to talk with you. Got a tip about future product via a job listing? We want to hear about it at tips @
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Rivian's Developing New Tech To Make Its EVs More Agile
While the automaker won't discuss future product, there's a job listing outlining what's on the roadmap posted publicly online right now. Tipped off by the crew at RivianForums, Rivian has a job listing for a Sr. Mechanical Design & Release Engineer specifically for steering systems. The job listing isn't the interesting bit, as Rivian's a startup and hiring people to develop its future products at a rapid rate. But listed in the job description are two interesting features not existing in today's R1T or R1S: steer-by-wire and rear-wheel steering. The former, which removes the mechanical connection between the steering system and the wheels, saves weight, saves money in production and materials, but adds development and engineering hurdles. The Tesla Cybertruck has steer-by-wire, among other things. Rear-wheel steering would enable a Rivian to shrink its turning radius, which in turn would make the vehicle more agile in parking lots, around clover leaves, and take tighter turns off pavement as well. The feature, seen on the GMC Hummer EV, Chevrolet Silverado EV, and quite a few high-end luxury vehicles, would enable Rivian to make the larger R1T and R1S feel smaller than they are while driving. A Rivian spokesperson told The Drive, 'We cannot comment on any speculation about future protect.' Though, who's speculating? Rivian posted this in a public job posting for the world to see. The Rivian R1S and R1T were refreshed heavily, though they don't completely look like it, for 2025. The second-generation Quad arrived for 2026. It's unlikely rear-wheel steering or steer-by-wire will be integrated until the next refresh or heavy update, which likely will arrive around 2028. But it's quite possible steer-by-wire could be integrated into the upcoming $45,000 smaller R2, which arrives in 2026. Including steer-by-wire would lower the build cost, though increase development complexity. Either way, while unclear when these technologies will arrive in a Rivian, it's clear they are on the road map. If you're in the job market, have engineering chops and the record to prove it, Rivian might want to talk with you. Got a tip about future product via a job listing? We want to hear about it at tips @
Newsweek
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
A Chevy Silverado Just Went 1,059 Miles On One Fill Up
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Up until last week, the Lucid Air sedan was the record holder for the longest distance traveled by an electric vehicle between charges. Today, the Chevrolet Silverado EV holds the title, and the numbers aren't even close. The accomplishment started as a wild idea from Silverado EV Range Test project lead Jon Doremus. He got clearance to try it using a company truck and some friends offered to come along and help. "It's funny how it evolved because it was really just engineers talking and being excited about an idea," Doremus said. None of the drivers were trained to drive EVs efficiently for the challenge, nor were they told the best practices for conserving range. The truck had a few hundred miles on the odometer when they got their hands on it. Instead of big modifications, they changed two things: a tonneau cover was added and the practically new tires were switched out for some with a bit more wear on them. They also filled the tires up to their maximum of 80 psi (61 psi is standard). Chevrolet Silverado EV's odometer. Chevrolet Silverado EV's odometer. Chevrolet The team did do some route planning. Knowing that high speeds bleed range, they skipped them. "We picked our routes carefully, which I think is one of the biggest learnings from this, and something that customers could certainly apply to their day to day, finding routes from A to B that are not just the quickest, but the most efficient for your vehicle," Doremus said. They planned to adhere to speed limits, took a good number of dirt roads and sat at traffic lights, and in traffic, just like the average driver would. Each driver was able to decide what technology they wanted to use. Some chose to use one-pedal drive while others did not. And, they didn't drive continuously. They split up the driving over seven days, mostly during work hours. The one thing they did not do? Run the air conditioning, instead relying on cracked windows for ventilation. "It was a little bit warm, but not terrible," Doremus said. They ran the truck until it stopped. It failed to proceed while at scenic Belle Isle in Detroit, 1,059 miles from when it completed its last electron fill-up. "We luckily ran out in a very ideal spot. We were able to coast off and park safely," he said. It's likely the truck could have gone further. "Once we passed the 1,000-mile mark, we turned the AC on," Doremus confessed. "That was [the mileage] we really wanted to hit. And then we got hot." The Lucid Air previously set the world record for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge at 749 miles. Photo of the Chevrolet Silverado EV's rear plug port. Photo of the Chevrolet Silverado EV's rear plug port. Eileen Falkenburg-Hull The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV is rated by the Environmental Protection Agency to have a range of 493 miles. This new record is more than double that estimated range. Despite the impressive effort, Doremus thinks they could do better. "We could beat the record by quite a bit," he said, implying that a more professional record attempt would greatly increase the range traveled on a single charge. But, before he and other drivers set out to accomplish that, Doremus said that he's most excited to see the types of numbers Chevrolet customers report back with as they drive the truck.
Cision Canada
28-07-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
GM #1 in Canadian EV sales through first half of 2025
OSHAWA, ON, July 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Backed by a broad and growing portfolio of electric vehicles from Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC, General Motors was the top-selling EV automaker in Canada year to date through June 1. GM has led the Canadian EV segment for three consecutive quarters. In the second quarter, the company's EV market share tripled, rising to 23.2 per cent from 8.1 per cent a year earlier. This increase moved GM from sixth to first place in Canadian EV sales. EVs now account for 8.7 per cent of GM Canada's total vehicle sales 4. More than 60 per cent of GM EV buyers are new to Chevrolet, GMC, or Cadillac — indicating strong appeal among first-time GM customers. "For the past two years, GM has led the Canadian auto industry in total sales, and now that leadership includes EVs," said Shane Peever, vice president of sales, service and marketing at GM Canada. "With 13 EVs across Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac, we're offering Canadians more choice than ever, and that's bringing new customers into the GM family." Highlights from Q2 2025: Priced starting under $49,000 5, the Chevrolet Equinox EV ranked second in the compact all-electric SUV segment 6, driven by strong demand for affordable, family-friendly EVs. Cadillac was the leader in luxury EV models with a 30.5 per cent market share; the OPTIQ was the most-registered luxury EV in Canada in 2025 through June 7. GM's growing EV lineup GM offers 13 EV models across Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC — more than any other automaker in Canada. The portfolio includes full-size trucks with impressive available range like the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, and GMC HUMMER EV; luxury SUVs from Cadillac including the Escalade IQ, OPTIQ, and LYRIQ; affordable and family-friendly SUVs from Chevrolet like the Equinox EV and Blazer EV; and commercial EVs from BrightDrop, helping fleet customers transition to zero-emission transportation. About General Motors Canada General Motors of Canada is headquartered in Oshawa, Ontario and is part of a global company that is committed to delivering safer, better, and more sustainable ways for people to get around. In Canada, General Motors markets Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles through our strong Canadian network of dealers, as well as OnStar services. More information can be found at or by following @GMCanada on Instagram.
Miami Herald
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
GM Announced a Landmark U.S. Manufacturing Investment
In an announcement late on June 10, one of the most prominent Detroit-based automakers, General Motors, announced its landmark investment plans that would catalyze auto manufacturing in the United States. The automaker announced plans to invest about $4 billion over the next two years to support its U.S. manufacturing plants and their efforts to produce gas and electric vehicles. The automaker did not specify how much money each plant would receive, but it said that the $4 billion in question would help adapt the Orion Assembly in Michigan, Fairfax Assembly in Kansas, and Spring Hill Manufacturing in Tennessee for future vehicles in its pipeline. General Motors plans to retool its Orion Assembly plant to produce gasoline-powered full-size SUVs and light-duty pickups starting in early 2027 in response to strong demand for these vehicles. Originally, Orion was set to be reconfigured for electric vehicle production, but GM has announced that its Factory Zero electric vehicle plant in Detroit will be the dedicated facility for manufacturing the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, Hummer EV, and Cadillac Escalade IQ. GM's Fairfax plant will continue to be retooled to produce the next generation of the Chevrolet Bolt EV, with production expected to begin by the end of the year. However, the automaker announced that Fairfax will share production duties with the internal combustion version of the Chevy Equinox in mid-2027 and also focus on building the next generation of affordable EVs. Furthermore, GM also stated that some of its funding will be allocated to the Spring Hill plant, where it plans to manufacture the gasoline-powered Chevrolet Blazer in 2027, alongside Cadillac's gas-powered XT5 crossover and the Cadillac Lyriq and Vistiq EVs. General Motors's multi-billion-dollar investment in U.S. factories comes at a time when President Donald Trump's tariffs on vehicle imports are putting direct pressure on the auto industry. Previously, GM indicated that these tariffs would cost the company between $4 billion and $5 billion this year, prompting executives to revise GM's full-year earnings guidance. According to GM sources who spoke with Automotive News and CNBC, production of the gas-powered Equinox will move to the Fairfax plant to supplement the current output in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. This change means that the Equinox manufactured in Mexico will be designated for overseas markets. Production of the Blazer will also shift from Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, where it is currently produced alongside the Chevy Blazer EV and the Ultium-powered Honda Prologue. GM said in its statement that this investment will help it reach the capacity to build more than 2 million cars per year in the U.S. "We believe the future of transportation will be driven by American innovation and manufacturing expertise," GM CEO Mary Barra said in a statement. "Today's announcement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to build vehicles in the U.S and to support American jobs. We're focused on giving customers choice and offering a broad range of vehicles they love." The investment announcement has been viewed as a win by prominent labor leaders, who see it as a direct reinvestment in a unionized labor force. In a statement, UAW President Shawn Fain, who previously aired direct support of Trump's tariffs, hailed the levies as a step forward for American labor. "GM's decision to invest billions in American plants and prioritize U.S. workers is exactly why we spoke up in favor of these auto tariffs," Fain said in a June 11 statement. "The writing is on the wall: the race to the bottom is over. We have excess manufacturing capacity at our existing plants, and auto companies can easily bring good union jobs back to the U.S." In remarks during a Deutsche Bank automotive investor conference on June 11, GM CFO Paul Jacobson confirmed that the automaker's multi-billion-dollar decision was made in response to Trump's tariffs, adding that though it's a lot of money, it can invest in what's next for the auto industry. "A lot of the fear from talking to investors was that the policies that are being enacted by the administration were going to create a significant run on capital," Jacobson said. "Four billion dollars is a lot of money, but I think we've been able to thread that in ways that are capitalizing on the next generation of vehicles coming in, to do it efficiently, not building walls that we don't need to build where we can fill plants up, and also keep our capital forecast in line and consistent with where we've seen it." At the same time, the company is relying on its flexibility. He pointed out that the improvements at the facilities at Fairfax and Spring Hill will be designed to adjust output based on customer demand for either gasoline or electric vehicles. "That optionality is really important and critical for us as we move forward, being able to respond to where EV demand is going to be," Jacobson said. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
