today we are diving into the latest review news exploring stories that range from Electric vanf fires to promising delivery numbers and a sticky accelerator pedal issue now let's get into [Music] it our journey begins in the sweltering heat of Houston Texas where an unexpected incident has cast a shadow over rivan's reputation for safety imagine a scene straight out of a summer blockbuster three rivan Amazon electric delivery Vans suddenly burst into flames at an Amazon fulfillment center Drone footage captured by Third Coast drone shows billowing smoke and fierce Flames the culprit a heat wave pushing temperatures close to 100° F the incident has sparked significant concern over Electric Vehicle Safety despite the fact that EVS generally pose a lower fire risk compared to their gasoline powered counterparts rivan was quick to clarify that the fire did not originate from the high voltage battery pointing to other potential causes that are still under investigation in response Amazon and rivan have taken immediate precautions including shutting down the Chargers connected to the affected circuit board and collaborating with the external investigators to get to the bottom of this thermal event experts are quick to remind us that while EVS typically boast Superior fire safety thanks to the advanced safeguards in the lithium ion batteries risks do remain especially from irregular charging habits and extreme weather condition this incident though alarming underscores the importance of ongoing Innovation and safety measures in the EV industry while such stories are certainly setbacks it's crucial to remember that studies consistently show Eevees are less likely to catch on fire than traditional combustion engine Vehicles the challenges lie in educating the public that EES are fundamentally safe and represent the future of Transportation now turning the page we find rivan facing another chapter in its ongoing saga Q2 deliveries in the second quarter of 2024 rivan delivered nearly 13,800 electric vehicles this figure while steady compared to the previous quarter exceeded initial projections and provided a glimmer of hope for the company the Milestone comes during a period of strategic upheaval as rivan temporarily halted operations at its Normal Illinois manufacturing facility to implement upgrades aimed at enhancing both aish icy and cost Effectiveness despite a dip in production numbers from q1 and the end of 2023 rivan remains steadfast in its goal of delivering 57,000 Vehicles by the end of 2024 investors responded very positively to ran strategic moves the company stock saw 5% increase following the Q2 delivery and production updates marked by optimism about rivan's capability to scale production and expand its Market's presence adding fuel to this positive trajectory is rivan's recent collaboration with Volkswagen analysts speculate that the partnership could be the key to rivan achieving its first gross profit by the fourth quarter of 2024 with new models like the R2 slated for early 2026 the road ahead looks promising for rivan lastly a rivan r1s owner shared a critical experience highlighting the importance of using the right accessories in your vehicles now moment after receiving their new second generation rivan r1s they tested it by putting the pedal to the metal on the highway the accelerator pedal got stuck under an all-weather floor mat designed for the first generation model which does not properly fit they safely stopped using the brake pedal as the brake pedal overrides the accelerator pedal even when it's stuck down the owner posted about the incident on rivan forums prompting a quick response from rivan the company clarified that correctly installing the correct mats does not pose safety issues and it is working to provide the right mats to the customer this incident highlights the need for accessory compatibility and awareness from the community rivan's new R1 models offer significant upgrades but minor oversights can lead to safety risks similar issues have occurred with other manufacturers like Tesla's cybertruck but for now that is the latest news on all things rivan please like subscribe for more upto-date information on rivan it really helps my channel and remember Adventure is always out there [Music]