# S5E6 Alex Anderson & Lilly Macaruso | Rivian & The Rebelle Rally

- Show: [Being an Engineer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer)
- Published: 2024-02-09
- Length: 59m
- Episode: 6
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-02-09-s5e6-alex-anderson-lilly-macaruso-rivian-the-rebelle-rally
- Listen: https://teampipeline.us/alex-and-lilly-rivian/

## Summary

Rivian engineers Alex Anderson and Lilly Macaruso discuss winning the 2022 Rebelle Rally in their Rivian R1T, detailing the navigation challenges, vehicle performance, and team dynamics. They explain how the R1T's suspension, drive modes, and electric powertrain handled diverse terrains like sand and rock, while managing overnight charging via hydrogen fuel. The conversation highlights the importance of rigorous training, conflict resolution, and the emotional and physical demands of an eight-day off-road endurance event.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-02-09-s5e6-alex-anderson-lilly-macaruso-rivian-the-rebelle-rally#t=0) Introduction: Alex Anderson and Lilly Macaruso at Rivian
- [2:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-02-09-s5e6-alex-anderson-lilly-macaruso-rivian-the-rebelle-rally#t=177) Engineering Backgrounds and Path to Rivian
- [8:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-02-09-s5e6-alex-anderson-lilly-macaruso-rivian-the-rebelle-rally#t=518) Rebelle Rally Rules, Navigation, and Checkpoints
- [15:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-02-09-s5e6-alex-anderson-lilly-macaruso-rivian-the-rebelle-rally#t=913) Training Regimen and Work-Life Balance
- [28:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-02-09-s5e6-alex-anderson-lilly-macaruso-rivian-the-rebelle-rally#t=1729) Rivian R1T Performance and Charging Logistics
- [32:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-02-09-s5e6-alex-anderson-lilly-macaruso-rivian-the-rebelle-rally#t=1953) Team Dynamics, Conflict Resolution, and Stress Management
- [45:07](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2024-02-09-s5e6-alex-anderson-lilly-macaruso-rivian-the-rebelle-rally#t=2707) Favorite Rivian Features: Suspension, Interiors, and Design Details

## Topics

- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Batteries & low-power design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/batteries-and-low-power)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Rivian (company)
- R1T (product)
- Rebelle Rally (other)
- Iridium (other)
- FIRST Robotics (other)
- Pipeline Design & Engineering (company)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [Advice Line with RJ Scaringe with Rivian](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2025-05-15-advice-line-with-rj-scaringe-with-rivian) (How I Built This)
- [The non-Stinky Car](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2024-03-20-the-non-stinky-car) (The Amp Hour)
- [Rivian: RJ Scaringe](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2022-09-12-rivian-rj-scaringe) (How I Built This)
- [Interview with IAC race winner Team TUM](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2021-10-26-interview-with-iac-race-winner-team-tum) (The Robot Report Podcast)
- [Charging up the electric vehicle market with RJ Scaringe of Rivian](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2023-12-28-charging-up-the-electric-vehicle-market-with-rj-scaringe-of-rivian) (How I Built This)

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