Rivian models added to our Get Out page

Get out page

We have hosted a Get Out page for some 10 years since the day we learned of a Texas man who died of heat stroke unable to open his Corvette when his battery shorted out. Note that there is a back-up exit process.

Ever since, we have all but begged the Nation Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to ban electronic locks and latches as obvious safety hazards.

These latches require a mechanical back-up. Why does no one else see the foolishness of adding electronics to a vehicle effectively doubling the equipment needed simply to open a door. But, no one is listening.

So, with the addition of the Rivian R1T and R1S models to the page, we host the back-up exit processes for 15 manufacturers and dozens of models using electronic locks and latches.

Both of the Rivian front doors use mechanical pull handle easily found at the very front of the arm rest of each door (right).

The rear doors are another story. Each rear door has a release cord. A panel behind the pull handle must be removed which exposes a pull cord. Pull the cord to open the door.

We were recently given permission to spend some time with a Rivian RIS and we will pay close attention to the rear doors in particular. We will also assemble video footage for back-up open and jump start processes. Much like Tesla, drivers are forced to access wires in a bumper.

So stay tuned.

In the meantime, our Get Out page can be found here.

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