Rivian

February 4, 2015

James Provost is a technical illustrator creating visual communication solutions at Rivian Automotive.

How To Drive

October 9, 2014

Ben Collins, perhaps best known as The Stig on BBC’s Top Gear, has a new book out in the UK today entitled How To Drive – The Ultimate Guide From The Man Who Was The Stig. I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Collins to create some instructional illustrations to help explain some of the concepts in his book. Topics […]

Car Battery Cutaway

August 20, 2014

Technical illustration showing how a conventional automotive battery works. Electrons in the positive plates (red) race through an electrolytic solution of water and sulfuric acid into the negative plates (blue). The six cells produce a total of 12.6 volts, powering the ignition system and starting the engine. In older batteries, lead sulfate crystals hinder the […]

Hybrid Vehicle Drivetrain Configurations

August 20, 2014

Diagrams revealing the key components and features of different automotive drivetrain technologies: internal combustion, hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in electric (PHEV) and electric (EV). For Electrification Roadmap, a whitepaper on the electrification of America’s transport sector.

Contact

May 7, 2014

Contact PLEASE NOTE I have joined Rivian Automotive full-time. I am not currently taking on new projects. Thanks for your interest! Contact info: Email info@jamesprovost.com Main 416.669.5448 New York 718.717.7990 Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Dribbble Follow me on Tumblr Follow me on Behance Subscribe to my RSS Feed About James Provost James […]

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April 17, 2014

About James Provost is a technical illustrator with 15+ years of experience working with publishing, marketing, and corporate clients to visually communicate complex information. Technical illustration informs and delights audiences, reveals hidden value, builds trust and confidence, enhances understanding, and helps make sense of an increasingly complex world. Learn more. James is currently engaged full-time […]

Green Power

October 20, 2008

New to the site is a phantom illustration of a cordless circular saw featuring the next generation of rechargable batteries. Nanophosphate lithium-ion batteries are said to recharge in minutes rather than hours, have ten times the life cycle and double the capacity of current rechargable batteries. These batteries are currently being tested in consumer electronics, […]