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  1. 27th August 2023, 12:47 PM #2631
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    Currently in Salt Lake City, Utah, and spotted my first Rivian today. Much smaller than I thought it would be. Looks similar in size to the Ford Ranger.



    If it wasn’t for the goofy looking front end, it looks quite neat when seen up close.

    Of course plenty of Teslas, and F-150 Lightnings also to be seen.

    Even the mine I was visiting has 50 of the F-150 Lightnings being used on site. The mining companies recharge them on site for 5c/kWh. So equivalent cost to fully recharge an 80kWh battery as using just one gallon of fuel.

    One interesting point when it comes to range figures being quoted in the real world in the US, in states like Nevada and Utah, the speed limit on the inter-state highways is mostly 80mph (128kph), but most people seem to sit on 85mph (136kph). Even the semi trucks, and people towing their 3.5T-7T trailers behind a pick-up, are doing at least 75mph (120kph).
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    the Rivians are getting 6,000 miles out of a set of tyres. Turns out making a car that weighs 3,500kg into front wheel drive isn't a great idea.

    Rivians’ Tires Are Wearing Out in as Little as 6,000 Miles. Here’s Why
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    Quote Originally Posted by akelly View Post
    the Rivians are getting 6,000 miles out of a set of tyres. Turns out making a car that weighs 3,500kg into front wheel drive isn't a great idea.

    Rivians’ Tires Are Wearing Out in as Little as 6,000 Miles. Here’s Why
    No surprise,the local tyre guy told me around 6 months ago,Ev's are generally very hard on tyres,and the tyre manufacturers will have to lift their game.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scarry View Post
    No surprise,the local tyre guy told me around 6 months ago,Ev's are generally very hard on tyres,and the tyre manufacturers will have to lift their game.
    So they're hard on tyres which means they're hard on the road surface.
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    Quote Originally Posted by akelly View Post
    the Rivians are getting 6,000 miles out of a set of tyres. Turns out making a car that weighs 3,500kg into front wheel drive isn't a great idea.

    Rivians’ Tires Are Wearing Out in as Little as 6,000 Miles. Here’s Why
    835hp and 1,224Nm might have a small role to play here as well.

    Let’s burn rubber baby!
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    Quote Originally Posted by BradC View Post
    So they're hard on tyres which means they're hard on the road surface.
    So should be paying more for rego…..

    I was doing a job at a local Hospital recently and at the entrance of the car park was a sign which stated a GVM of 2.5T.The van fitted in no worries,and their were no complaints from anyone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by scarry View Post
    No surprise,the local tyre guy told me around 6 months ago,Ev's are generally very hard on tyres,and the tyre manufacturers will have to lift their game.
    no, 3.5T vehicles are hard on tyres. This is like saying petrol cars are harder on tyres than LPG, your local tyre guy is a clown.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BradC View Post
    So they're hard on tyres which means they're hard on the road surface.
    hahahaha what? You're going to need to explain this to me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by akelly View Post
    no, 3.5T vehicles are hard on tyres. This is like saying petrol cars are harder on tyres than LPG, your local tyre guy is a clown.
    I suppose a guy that has worked in the tyre industry for over 45 years,and had his own tyre shops,wouldn't know much about tyres..



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    Quote Originally Posted by akelly View Post
    hahahaha what? You're going to need to explain this to me.
    Pretty simple,all to do with weight.


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