So when UEV project was initiated as a side bet, it was basically to develop one vehicle but able to be expanded. That’s why the latter vehicles are taking a lot longer to arrive..

Rivian won the Illinois EDC Innovator of the Year Award for 2026:   Rivian will receive the Innovator of the Year Award for its innovation and long-term commitment to Illinois. The electric vehicle manufacturer expanded its Normal operations to support production of its R2 vehicle, including a $1.5 billion investment announced in 2024 expected to create more than 550 new full-time jobs. Rivian is also developing a 1.2 million-square-foot, nearly $120 million supplier park in Normal to strengthen the company’s supply chain and attract additional suppliers to Illinois.   “On behalf of everyone at Rivian, I am honored to accept this award from our partners at Illinois EDC,” said RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian. “From the moment we started producing our first vehicles, Governor Pritzker, his team, and the state of Illinois have been indispensable partners, supporting the launch of our first R1 vehicles, our commercial vans, and the multiple expansions that now support the production of R2, our midsize SUV.”

Yea, while any EV battery pack has a limited lifespan, that lifespan which is now estimated to be 20 years or more exceeds the ownership period of the vehicle for most customers:   When Geotab analyzed EV battery health in 2019, they found that EV batteries degraded, on average, at a rate of 2.3% per year. However, a new 2024 analysis reveals a significant improvement: EV batteries now degrade at an average of 1.8% per year. This improvement highlights ongoing advancements in battery technology and durability.   According to Geotab research, EV batteries could last 20 years or more if degradation continues at this improved rate.    

Ford already has the best E-CVT on the planet and a mature hybrid 10r80.  GM spent so many years shunning hybrids they're either starting from scratch or buying aisin units and technology.  No benefit to Ford on a JV.

Thanks.  I've tried almost all the sites, just isn't out there. Azure grey is really not popular, much less with a torsen added.  I have considered black but most got ordered in silver or basic grey colors... i would rather have black than those. 

Welcom to the Forum!   Not sure if you are familiar, but https://www.autotempest.com/ could be a good place to search. They cover many different online sites with one search!   I have a Race Red 2011 Mustang GT Auto and a 2023 Basequatch - Two fun vehicles!!  

I had NFL games on Sunday and the only thing I saw was just Raptor ads that have been already shown with Jon Bernthal narrating them 

https://www.autonews.com/general-motors/an-gm-hybrids-michigan-plant-1027/   I'm slightly shocked that Ford and GM didn't team up for a hybrid transaxle like the 6F and 10R

The Mustang Crossover is so far away, that I expect the plan to change at least 2-3x times between now and then. There is no way that product comes out in the next 5 years. 

They've been saying at least 4 vehicles since it was announced last year.  Not sure where this single vehicle talk is coming from.