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Rivian

calendar_today May 3, 2026 • timer 7 min read min read

West Texas in an EV: Taking the Rivian to Fort Davis

I’ve had a lingering itch to get back to West Texas ever since a flu ruined my last trip. This time, I finally made it happen in my Rivian R1T.

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Rivian

calendar_today Jul 2, 2025 • timer 6 min read min read

One Year and 17,000 Miles With My Rivian – Wins, Woes, and What’s Next

Ventilated seats, 351‑mile range, and a gear tunnel I cannot live without. A candid look at 17k miles of Rivian ownership.

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Plug-in Hybrids

calendar_today Dec 30, 2024 • timer 10 min read min read

Plug-in hybrids are confusing

Plug-in hybrids promise the best of both worlds, but my time with the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe revealed they might just be the most confusing middle ground in the transition to electric vehicles.

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Rivian

calendar_today Nov 3, 2024 • timer 5 min read min read

Tesla Model Y to Rivian R1T: Our EV Journey and Why We Made the Switch

In 2021, we began our EV journey with a Tesla Model Y. Now, our family has fully transitioned to electric vehicles, with the Rivian R1T replacing the Model Y, aligning with our evolving needs and adventures.

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Rivian

calendar_today Sep 15, 2024 • timer 3 min read min read

First Family Road Trip in Our Rivian R1T: Houston to San Antonio Using Tesla Superchargers and More!

This past Labor day weekend, we embarked on our first family road trip in our new Rivian R1T, covering the Houston to San Antonio route down I-10—a journey I didn’t think would be possible in a non-Tesla EV just yet. The good news? The trip was a breeze (well, mostly).

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Tesla

calendar_today Jul 7, 2024 • timer 4 min read min read

Best Tesla Model Y Accessories After 50,000 Miles

Some of my favorite accessories after 50,000 miles into owning my Tesla Model Y.

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West Texas in an EV: Taking the Rivian to Fort Davis

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Tesla Model Y to Rivian R1T: Our EV Journey and Why We Made the Switch

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