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Exploring Nature in Silence & Emissions Free: The Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust's Modified Rivian R1T for Anti-Poaching and Education
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Silent operation of electric trucks makes them ideal for exploring outdoors & caring for it.
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Rivian R1T pickups were custom-modified by Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust for safari duty.
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The Rivian, after modification, has a right hand Drive & a safari canopy with four rows of seats.
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The modified Rivian can seat eight passengers, with excellent visibility in all directions.
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The R1T electric drivetrain doesn’t drown out the sounds of nature or startle animals.
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The silent truck has dual or quad motor four-wheel drive for excellent ground clearance, suspension articulation, & traction.
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The Rivians are used by the Trust for anti-poaching operations, transporting firefighters & rangers, & local health & education programs.
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A solar power array is used to charge the trucks, which work well all year around in Kenya.
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A brush guard up front & a spare tire mounted to the tailgate are the features of the truck.
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The bed’s functionality is removed by the extra seats, but the R1T still maintains the use of its rear doors.
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