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Rivian patents powered cargo bay divider

Motor Authority

Rivian has filed a patent application for a cargo bay divider that can also charge tools and other devices stored in it. 18, and originally filed July 18, 2022, shows a vertical pegboard that attaches to the floor of the cargo area via mounting.

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Rivian developing bed-mounted decking and cargo boxes

Motor Authority

Rivian isn't waiting for the aftermarket to design accessories for its electric trucks The R1T electric truck's bed could host cargo boxes, according to a new patent application Packaging innovation is a calling card of Rivian's at this point Rivian is working on a new system of clamps to secure cargo in the beds of pickup trucks.

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Finding Value on Wheels: A Buyer’s Guide to Used Cargo Vans

3 Brothers Autosale

There’s something distinctly practical yet wonderfully underappreciated about a used cargo van. Choosing the right used cargo van is a pivotal business decision. This guide is about finding the right cargo van and discovering a cornerstone for your business’s logistical needs. Why Choose a Used Cargo Van? ·

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GM may be developing extendable truck bed

Motor Authority

A pair of recent General Motors patent filings show potential extendable cargo bed systems for pickup trucks. Such a feature could give drivers the cargo capacity of a long bed when they need it, while maintaining the smaller footprint of a short-bed pickup the rest of the time.

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Japan Wants To Build A 311-Mile Cargo Conveyor Belt Because It’s Running Out Of Delivery Drivers

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Japan is proposing to build a 310+ mile conveyor belt to deliver cargo between Tokyo and Osaka. The belt would run in tunnels and above ground, and could deliver as much cargo as 25,000 truck drivers daily. Japan’s declining population is one reason the country is predicting a 36 percent shortfall in truck drivers by 2030.

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Renault Reboots Twizy As Mobilize Duo And Adds Bento Cargo Van

Carscoops

Mobilize has also developed a Bento cargo van variant for urban deliveries. The microcar has been reborn as the Mobilize Duo, this time with a much greater emphasis on refinement, as well as the addition of a Bento cargo van spinoff. The 649-liter (22.9 cu-ft) box adds 110 mm (4.3

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BMW Recalling Nearly 300,000 X3s Because Their Cargo Rails Might Set Sail In A Crash

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BMW is recalling almost 300,000 X3s in the US over fears the cargo rails in the trunk might detach in an accident. A total of 291,112 SUVs need to be returned to dealerships to have their cargo rail securing bolts replaced. X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, and X3 M models built between 2017 and 2022 are affected.

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