Rivian electric pickup to be powered by Samsung batteries.

Thanks Reisender

Who else is using samsung batteries? A new battery would make me a bit leery on Rivian.

time2roll wrote:
Who else is using samsung batteries? A new battery would make me a bit leery on Rivian.

I don’t know. But I think the Kona might be. Not sure. It is a 2170 format but no idea on the chemistry. The 2170 is kind of old school but is well supported and proven tech. The non plaid model S and model X will be using 2170’s for at least a couple more years. Rivian is a new company so going with a proven format might be the safe and wise bet. Hope it works out for them.

Hmm, didn't Samsung have some issues with exploding batteries a few years ago? :)

fj12ryder wrote:
Hmm, didn't Samsung have some issues with exploding batteries a few years ago? :)

Not sure. It’s hard to find info on them. LG has had some issues with theirs.

Just do a search for Note 7. It got so bad that airlines banned them. :)

fj12ryder wrote:
Just do a search for Note 7. It got so bad that airlines banned them. :)

Yah but who knows what chemistry those were. There are literally dozens of battery chemistries used in 2170’s.

Yeah, it was a joke. Samsung-Note 7-explocing batteries-Samsung-car batteries...

fj12ryder wrote:
Yeah, it was a joke. Samsung-Note 7-explocing batteries-Samsung-car batteries...

:)

I like the style of Rivian. It looks better than the Cybertruck.