231: Tank Turn is Back!

For good and bad, Rivian’s in the news. From the return of Tank Turn to falling sales numbers and additional investments, Rivian’s on a rollercoaster of an adventure right now. Also in the news, Tesla builds another “world’s largest” supercharger, and this one’s off grid. Plus, Honda backtracks, and more! Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Spotify, PocketCasts, iHeartRadio, Podbean, and more! Or heck, use your favorite podcast application. Perhaps you prefer to watch as well as listen. If so, we’ve got you covered. SHOW NOTES World’s largest Supercharger will be (at least partially) off-grid: https://insideevs.com/news/764997/worlds-largest-tesla-supercharger-project-oasis/ Tesla prototypes send the fanboys into a frenzy: https://electrek.co/2025/07/04/tesla-prototype-sparks-speculation-a-model-y-maybe-slightly-smaller/ Tesla forced to reimburse FSD cost to a Washington Tesla owner: https://share.google/kne4ito2OCgRuFxI8 Honda’s planned “Project 0” large SUV reportedly delayed due to market conditions and “political factors”: https://www.electrive.com/2025/07/07/honda-reportedly-halts-plans-for-large-electric-suv/ Rivian Q2 not so hot: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/rivian-reports-22-fall-quarterly-deliveries-tariffs-hit-demand-2025-07-02/ Rivian gets another $1 billion from VW: https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/02/rivian-receives-the-next-1b-from-volkswagen-as-sales-struggles-continue/ Rivian finally brings Tank Turn to market: https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a65252188/2026-rivian-r1t-r1s-quad-motor-drive/ Hagerty’s EV vs ICE video is a great physics lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di68seGJHTU This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez Episode art courtesy Rivian Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay Website: https://www.thewattcar.com Buy merch: https://www.thewattcar.com/store YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewattcar