Rivian using F150s for test mules...
03-05-2019, 10:45 AM
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Rivian using F150s for test mules...
I know the Rivian has been discussed here before, with many either loving it or hating it, but I just ran across this story of how Rivian is using F150 bodies as test mules for their chassis and running gear.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartandhp
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news...cid=spartandhp
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03-05-2019, 02:47 PM
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Interesting article, but something caught my eye, LOL.
OK, you people in Detroit listen up.
If an older F-150 goes by you, and you can't hear the engine, guess what?
"We need something to keep the weather out while we put a lot of miles on our skateboard, so they're driving around in Detroit right now, too," Scaringe told the Detroit Free Press. "They're all over the place, but nobody knows. We're very quiet about that."
If an older F-150 goes by you, and you can't hear the engine, guess what?
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JoeinGa (03-05-2019)
03-05-2019, 03:01 PM
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Not older model F-150. They're using a 15+ body on the power-chassis they call the skateboard. Take a look at these pics. https://insideevs.com/rivian-electri...s-off-roading/
You can clearly see the Rivian chassis below from the rear shot showing the air suspension.
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You can clearly see the Rivian chassis below from the rear shot showing the air suspension.
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JoeinGa (03-05-2019)
03-05-2019, 03:17 PM
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Yeah test mules are deceiving in many ways for a purpose.
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03-07-2019, 03:26 PM
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oh god, they are gonna be built at the old mitsubishi plant, its gonna be a DSM at heart LOL.
ill have to pay attention next time im in the city, look for some quit f150's avoiding gas stations.
ill have to pay attention next time im in the city, look for some quit f150's avoiding gas stations.
03-07-2019, 03:41 PM
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Don't worry, we are replacing a bunch of the machinery in the old plant with new stuff.
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03-07-2019, 04:30 PM
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I've worked for Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Ford, GM, Chrysler, Tesla....etc.
Much of the equipment in the Mitsu. plant was supplied by my company.
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JoeinGa (03-07-2019)
03-07-2019, 04:49 PM
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Take a look at these pics. https://insideevs.com/rivian-electri...s-off-roading/
You can clearly see the Rivian chassis below from the rear shot showing the air suspension.
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You can clearly see the Rivian chassis below from the rear shot showing the air suspension.
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