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Chris Hilbert
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Rivian R1T and R1S owner. Technology enthusiast and father of 5. I 3D print things. Opinions are my own. Rivian Referral http://hilbereferral.com / CHRIS1332989
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A new version of the Rivian app just hit the iOS App Store.
December 24, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Rivian has published the R1S Cargo Divider Guide.

Link: assets.ctfassets.net/2md5qhoeajym...
December 23, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Rivian just released a cargo divider to the Gear Shop for $150.

Link: gearshop.rivian.com/products/r1s...
December 23, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Today Rivian was awarded a patent for the battery pack strike shield. Here's an excerpt about the protection it provides.

"A ground strike onto a generally conical stationary object has been simulated, for an off-road vehicle weighing one half o f a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 3470 kg."
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It does not look like Rivian, Tesla, Lucid, are more see going to be at the Detroit Auto Show in January. I guess I’m out. I even got a media pass 😭
December 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Let’s see those Rivian digital keys!

Bragging rights over Gen 1s 🤣
December 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A close-up look at the Rivian R2 steering wheel haptic wheels. R2 is coming soon!
December 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
For $49.99 per month, Rivian Autonomy+ should be expected to include functionality similar to Tesla's Enhanced Autopilot. Rivian has announced Autonomy+ will include auto parking and additional capabilities on highways/interstates. We may see a price increase once point-to-point is added later.
December 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
December 20, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Rivian made some changes today to the service terms regarding loaners and alternate transport.
December 20, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Foreshadowing…
December 19, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A departure from the Rivian board…
December 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
The next wave of 2025.46 is ripping now!
December 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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December 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I updated the Rivian Autonomy+ roadmap with important milestones.
December 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
PSA: Rivian autonomy capabilities are tied to the OTA version.
December 18, 2025 at 10:30 PM
2025.46
December 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Chefs Kiss 🤌

I can keep my wife’s R1S as primary in the Rivian app now.
December 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Rivian just released a bunch of PRs around Georgia:

Rivian and University of Georgia Announce Engineering Competition and Scholarship: buff.ly/ymXsIYU

Rivian and Georgia Tech Announce Scholarship Program: buff.ly/kkp6REn
Rivian and University of Georgia Announce Competition and Scholarship - Newsroom - Rivian
Rivian and UGA College of Engineering partner to prepare young engineers for careers in electrified mobility technologies through a pitch competition and academic scholarship.
rivian.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
🚨Rivian Digital Key Tutorials🚨

Rivian just uploaded tutorials for the Digital Key. Get ready for update 2025.46!

- How do I upgrade my phone key to digital key?
- How do I share a digital key with other drivers?
- How do I add a digital key to Apple Watch?

Tutorials:
Rivian Support - Support Center - Rivian
How do I upgrade my phone key to digital key? Rivian Digital Key takes advantage of ultra-wideband technology in our latest vehicles to allow vehicle access using your device's wallet app. Existing…
buff.ly
December 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
New Software: Elevating Your Experience - Rivian Stories | Electric Vehicle Adventures

stories.rivian.com/software-upd...
December 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Rivian just published a FAQ on the Digital Key. Get ready, it's coming!

Link: buff.ly/IQJG6YY
Rivian Support - Support Center - Rivian
Rivian Digital Key takes advantage of ultra-wideband technology in our latest vehicles to enhance the ease and security of using an iPhone, Apple Watch, Google Pixel or Samsung Galaxy as a digital…
rivian.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Interesting word choice...

Job: buff.ly/3FgUeWK
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A Rivian subwoofer speaker adapter was made by a user over at Printables. This will allow you to replace the factory 6x9 with a 6.5 inch speaker instead.

Link: buff.ly/1FpQM76
December 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM