Former Tesla Enthusiast Embraces Rivian After R1T Survives Hurricane
Former Tesla Enthusiast Embraces Rivian After R1T Survives Hurricane
He was attracted to the Rivian R1T due to its midsize truck capabilities, its ability to traverse narrower trails, and its air suspension that provides about 2 feet of ground clearance.Former Tesla aficionado Michael Cusick has shifted his loyalty to Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) following the survival of his Rivian R1T electric truck in Hurricane Helene.
前特斯拉爱好者迈克尔·库西克已经转移了他的忠诚度到 Rivian Automotive（纳斯达克：RIVN），因为他的 Rivian R1万亿 电动卡车在飓风赫莲的幸存。
What Happened: Cusick, a resident of Asheville, North Carolina, was a staunch supporter of Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) having owned and extensively driven a Model 3. However, his experience with the Rivian R1T during Hurricane Helene, which wreaked havoc in the southeast, including Asheville, has led him to switch his allegiance to Rivian.
发生了什么：库西克是北卡罗来纳州阿什维尔的居民，曾是特斯拉公司（纳斯达克：TSLA）的坚定支持者，拥有并广泛驾驶 Model 3。然而，他在飓风赫莲期间与 Rivian R1万亿 的经历改变了他的忠诚度，该飓风在东南部，包括阿什维尔，造成重大破坏。
According to the report by Business Insider, after weighing several options including the Tesla Cybertruck and the Chevy Silverado EV, Cusick purchased a Rivian R1T in June 2024.
根据《商业内幕》的报道，库西克在考虑了包括特斯拉 Cybertruck 和雪佛兰 Silverado EV 在内的几个选择后，于 2024 年 6 月购买了 Rivian R1万亿。
He was attracted to the Rivian R1T due to its midsize truck capabilities, its ability to traverse narrower trails, and its air suspension that provides about 2 feet of ground clearance.
他被 Rivian R1万亿 的中型卡车功能、能够穿越较窄小径的能力以及其提供约 2 英尺离地的空气悬挂所吸引。
During the onslaught of Hurricane Helene, Cusick's Rivian was swallowed by floodwaters. However, once the waters subsided, he discovered his vehicle was unscathed and fully functional.
在飓风赫莲的袭击中，库西克的 Rivian 被洪水吞没。然而，洪水退去后，他发现他的车辆完好无损，功能齐全。
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In the hurricane's aftermath, Cusick's Rivian R1T even functioned as a generator, powering a food truck and a chainsaw for clearing roads.
在飓风过后，库西克的 Rivian R1万亿 甚至作为发电机，为食品车和清理道路使用的链锯提供动力。
Subsequent to the incident, Rivian contacted Cusick and provided him with a loaner vehicle while his truck is inspected and potentially repaired. This experience has cemented Cusick's commitment to Rivian. "I'm all-in on Rivian now, without a doubt," Cusick told the outlet.
事发后，Rivian 联系了库西克，并为他提供了一辆临时车，同时对他的卡车进行检查并进行可能的维修。这一经历巩固了库西克对 Rivian 的承诺。"我现在全面支持 Rivian，毫无疑问，"库西克告诉媒体。
Why It Matters: This incident underscores the durability and resilience of Rivian's electric vehicles, which could potentially boost consumer confidence in the brand.
为什么重要：这一事件突显了Rivian的新能源车的耐用性和弹性，可能提高消费者对该品牌的信恳智能。
The company's swift response in providing a loaner vehicle also highlights their commitment to customer service. This could further enhance Rivian's reputation and market position in the competitive electric vehicle industry.
公司迅速提供借车服务的反应还凸显了他们对客户服务的承诺。这可能进一步提升Rivian在竞争激烈的新能源车行业的声誉和市场地位。
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