Published 14 hours ago • loading... • Updated 14 hours agoShow Less IconThe Rivian R2 Needed a Rear Wiper That Didn't Exist. So Rivian Invented One Summary by The DriveThe R2's pass-through spoiler and drop-glass tailgate ruled out every conventional solution. So Rivian built a hidden, heated wiper trough that had never been engineered before — and CEO RJ Scaringe said it took nights and weekends to get there.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconThe DriveCenterFactualityOwnershipThe Rivian R2 Needed a Rear Wiper That Didn't Exist. So Rivian Invented OneThe R2's pass-through spoiler and drop-glass tailgate ruled out every conventional solution. So Rivian built a hidden, heated wiper trough that had never been engineered before — and CEO RJ Scaringe said it took nights and weekends to get there.14 hours agoRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated13 hours agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe Drive broke the news 14 hours ago on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsRivian Plus IconPlymouth, Michigan Plus IconElectric Vehicles & Auto Tech Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsRivian Plus IconPlymouth, Michigan Plus IconElectric Vehicles & Auto Tech Plus IconShow All