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Introducing Rivian’s Cutting-Edge Autonomy Platform
Rivian has always been at the forefront of innovation in the electric vehicle market, and our latest development, the Rivian Autonomy Platform, is set to redefine the standards of autonomous driving. Developed entirely in-house, this platform is designed to deliver optimal performance while ensuring scalability for future updates and enhancements. Cutting-Edge Perception Hardware and Software At the heart of the Rivian Autonomy Platform lies a powerful combination of new perception hardware and software. The system integrates inputs from 11 internally…

Ultra-Wideband Technology (UWB) Comes To Gen 2 Rivian R1 Vehicles
Rivian has confirmed that the second generation of R1 vehicles will include ultra-wideband technology or UWB. Rivian owners can use car keys in Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch, or with select Google Pixel devices, to unlock and start up their vehicles seamlessly and even share keys digitally with family and friends. UWB will not be coming to Gen 1 vehicles due to hardware limitations. What is Ultra-Wideband Technology? Ultra Wideband is a short-range, wireless communication protocol that uses…

Rivian Announces “Connect+” Premium Subscription Service [U]
Update: Rivian clarified that you will be able to use native media apps on the Rivian without Connect+ but it will require using Wi-Fi tethering from a phone or mobile hotspot. Rivian has announced Connect+, a new premium subscription service coming to Rivian vehicles in 2024. “Our new Connect+ subscription unlocks the full potential of our connected vehicle. Connect+ supports streaming video through Google Cast and provides access to more than 3,000 apps, seamlessly bringing your favorite entertainment right into…

Apple Music Is Coming To Rivian!
In today’s unveiling of the Gen 2 R1T and R1S, Rivian has also confirmed that Apple Music and Dolby Atmos will be coming to Rivian vehicles later this year. Apple Music will be coming to both Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 vehicles via a software update in the near future. Apple Music will require you to have Rivian’s new subscription service called Connect+ in order to be able to natively use the applications on your vehicle. Stay up-to-date with…

Rivian Debuts Second Generation R1
Rivian has unveiled the second-generation R1T and R1S featuring even more power, more range, and even better efficiency compared to the previous generation.