Rivian Truck Shows Charging Versatility By Being Used As Power Source For Texas Vasectomy
A doctor used his electric pickup truck to provide power for a recent medical procedure
Electric pickup truck manufacturer Rivian (RIVN) has received significant praise for their vehicles providing cutting edge performance and amenities. In addition to transportation and hauling, a new unique use was just revealed, as a Texas doctor did the most Texas thing ever by using his Rivian R1T pickup to power a vasectomy.
Founded in 2009, Rivian is based out of California, developing electric vehicles on their proprietary “skateboard” platform, which supports their own future vehicle designs and can also be utilized by other manufacturers willing to pay for the technology. The company has already begun deliveries on their R1T electric pickups and R1S electric sport utility vehicle. An electric delivery van in their pipeline, with an expected roll out of 2023.
Thus far, their R1T pickup has been the company’s crown jewel. The all-wheel drive truck with eight driving modes is capable of going from 0–60 in three seconds and features up to 11,000 pounds of towing capacity. This model is equipped with a litany of bells and whistles. Despite the same chip and other material shortages experienced by automakers, the company has continued forging ahead. It was reported that in Q1 of 2022 they built 2,553 vehicles and delivered 1,227, after producing 1,015 trucks in all of 2021. Q2 saw their deliveries rise by another 4,467 EVs. With a goal of 25,000 vehicles coming off their assembly lines this year, they still have ground to make up in order to reach that lofty number.
One feature of the R1T pickup is that it includes multiple 110v and 12v outlets. A recent power outage experienced at the Austin, Texas office of urologist Dr. Christopher Yang led to him taking advantage of this technology provided by his vehicle.
In late August, Yang’s office was in the process of rescheduling appointments and procedures in light of their power being out. However, one patient was disappointed their vasectomy had to be delayed. An office staff member suggested keeping the procedure on the books and using Dr. Yang’s Rivian, which he has been driving…
