The Rivian R1T all-electric pickup truck is designed for adventure and never ceases to amaze us. Mylo Fowler, a Rivian R1T owner, recently encountered a situation that demonstrated the vehicle’s outstanding capabilities. While returning home from a humanitarian trip, Fowler spotted a sedan and a semi-truck that had both slid off the highway on an ice-covered section south of Moab, Utah. The sedan was unstuck by a friendly pickup truck, but the semi-truck and its trailer weighed 38,000 lbs (17,247 kg) and needed more help. That’s where the Rivian R1T came in. Despite the risk of something breaking, Fowler set the electric pickup in line with the trailer and started from some speed. Fortunately, everything went well and the semi-truck was unstuck. This 5.5-month-old Rivian R1T, with 30,000 miles on the odometer, had just added another adventure to its list.
The Rivian R1T is equipped with four electric motors (one per wheel), providing a tremendous amount of power and torque, as well as torque vectoring. This allowed it to pull out the stranded semi-truck, something that may not have been possible with a conventional pickup truck. This is just another example of how electric vehicles are proving skeptics wrong and are becoming increasingly capable each year.
FAQ
Q1: Are electric car batteries recyclable?
A1: Yes, electric car batteries are recyclable.
Q2: Are electric car chargers free?
A2: It depends on the charger and the location. Some electric car chargers are free, while others may require a fee.
Q3: Can electric car batteries be rebuilt?
A3: Yes, electric car batteries can be rebuilt with the right tools and knowledge.
