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Rivian Automotive has postponed delivery of electric pickup trucks and sports utility vehicles with Max Battery Packs until 2023, RJ Scarlinge CEO emailed customers on Tuesday. Scaringe said the majority Rivian Approximately 71,000 pre-orders for R1T pickup trucks and R1S SUVs in the US and Canada were versions of the vehicle with a small battery pack option that offered a range of 314 miles on a single charge. “To serve the largest number of pre-order holders, we prioritize building An adventure package with a large pack of batteries next year. “ Rivian stock It closed at $ 102.87, down 3.9%. After electric car makers reported their first quarterly earnings as a listed company earlier this month, Scaringe has had short-term issues with global supply chain constraints, COVID-19 pandemics, a tough labor market, and building battery modules. I gave an overview of production challenges. .. Rivian delivered 386 of the 652 vehicles it manufactured, including pickups and SUVs. Larg

Host in this holiday crossover episode of Check Call Mary O’Connell When Thomas Wasson , Many Roading and rolling Sit down to talk about the cargo trends we saw this year, expectations for the New Year, and some of our favorite stories from the era of planning and mediation. With an ugly holiday sweater and our favorite, this episode is sure to remind you of the dire situation of the peak season. Subscribe to the Check Call Newsletter Apple Podcasts Spotify FWTV Other Freight Waves Podcasts https://ift.tt/3EAnwuR Check the call with Thomas Wasson: Loaded Story Time The post Check the call with Thomas Wasson: Loaded Story Time appeared first on Autobala . Auto Updates

2022 Nissan Kicks Is alive and kicking, and is $ 100 more expensive than the updated model of the three trims available in 2021.Value driven crossover For young buyers, after a $ 1,175 destination fee, the base S trim starts at $ 20,875. It has great features such as a 7-inch infotainment touch screen running Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and driver assistance features such as automatic emergencies. braking , Blind spot warning, High beam assist, Lane departure warning, Rear automatic braking. A clear proof of its bargain roots is the 16-inch steel wheels hidden behind the wheel covers. Step up to kick The SV runs $ 22,725 after the destination. The SV upgrades to Gauge Cluster’s 7-inch Advanced Drive Assist Display, 8-inch Infotainment Touchscreen, and 17-inch alloy wheels, while adding useful features and technologies such as a center console armrest with storage and intelligent cruise control. increase. And electronic parking brake. Yes, SV is about $ 1,900 more than S, We cl

The National Auto Body Council today announced the winners of Axalta’s Best Paint Award at the NABC Dedes of the Reason Virtual Car Show announced by the United Recyclers Group. The highest honor is given to Gary Unverzagt for the two-tone painting work at the Pontiac GTO in 1965. “I love the overall look of this car’s color combinations, quality and color contrast,” said Keith Bell, director of North American distribution and industry relations at the award-winning Axalta Coating Systems. “There were a lot of incredible paint schemes and paint jobs. Congratulations on Gary’s creativity, attention to detail and beautiful achievements.” Unverzagt purchased the entire partially disassembled vehicle. Complete frame-off restore. NABC says he is a retired firefighter who works on old cars and trucks as a hobby in the store every day and has little experience in repairing, but has mastered the skills in each project. Unverzagt changes include: • Rebuilt the motor with some changes to

2021 Trucking Trends: Purchase Growth, Functional Expansion (Photo: Jim Allen / FreightWaves) At the end of the year, turmoil, record profits and new opportunities for the truck industry are all key themes to consider when forecasting the trends to watch in 2022. The expansion of trucks to LTL space and final miles and the acquisition of regional airlines show that it is strategic to coordinate heavy truck carriers that previously focused on middle mile space. The expansion of intermediaries and investment in technology highlight the challenges facing shippers in this tight capacity environment. Below are some highlights of these trends since 2021. Purchase of carriers less than truck load: Increased fleet number and capacity through purchase: Expansion of mediation: Trucking Survey: Understanding the Relationship between Shippers and Carriers (Photo: Jim Allen / FreightWaves) Studies published by MIT Freight Lab It suggests that both shippers and carriers behave oppor

This story is part of the GP100 , our list of the 100 best new products of the year. Read the introduction to the series here , and stay tuned for more lists like it throughout the month. So much about what initially draws us to the latest and greatest gadgets at first glance is how they look on the outside. But 2021 has been a banner year in proving it’s what’s on the inside that helps these products burrow their way into our daily lives. From Apple’s new MacBooks to Nikon’s latest flagship camera and more, this year has proven that changes you can’t even see at first blush can transform a device into something you suddenly can’t imagine living without. Game Changer: 14-inch & 16-inch MacBook Pros Apple Touchbar: No MagSafe: Yes Processors: M1 Max; M1 Pro Price: $1,999+ SHOP NOW Of course a key part of building a game-changing piece of tech — or any type of product, really — is figuring out ways to push the envelope. New features, new methods, new categories altog

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revised the recommended period for individuals who have been tested positive for COVID-19 or who have been in close contact with people who are positive for COVID-19. The CDC explained that the reason for the change is based on science showing that the virus is transmitted early in the disease, generally 1-2 days before and 2-3 days after the onset of symptoms. The CDC has grouped individuals into two general categories based on their degree of vaccination status. The beginning Categories include individuals who are considered more protected from the virus and include individuals who have done one of the following: Or (2) have been vaccinated with either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine twice within the last 6 months. Or (3) One dose of J & J vaccine was given within the last 2 months. The The second The category includes individuals who are considered to have inadequate protection from the virus and (1) individuals who ha