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All the latest news, updates, and insights on Rivian in one place. From vehicle announcements and software updates to company moves and industry trends, this is where you’ll find everything happening in the world of Rivian. Stay plugged in to what’s next for the brand.

Wassym Answers Gen 1 Software Questions

Wassym Bensaid, the Chief Software Officer at Rivian, has been a rockstar answering questions from owners. Here’s a few he recently answered on the Rivian Subreddit: Launch Mode Still unknown if Gen 1 will get “Launch Mode” but it’s being considered. Unlocking the Vehicle Unlocking the vehicle with your iPhone (via Apple Wallet) or Apple Watch will be exclusive to Gen 2 because it requires special hardware. Ambient Lighting Ambient lighting is confirmed for Gen 1 but it won’t feature…

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Comparing Driver+ and Rivian Autonomy Platform

As the automotive industry rapidly advances towards autonomous driving, Rivian stands out with its innovative technology offerings. Rivian’s Driver+ and Rivian Autonomy Platform represent two generations of their assisted driving and autonomy features. This article delves into the similarities and differences between these two platforms, highlighting how Rivian continues to evolve in its quest for safer and more efficient driving experiences. Similarities Both Driver+ and the Rivian Autonomy Platform are designed to support drivers without replacing their attention, judgment, and…

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Rivian R1T/R1S Ascend Quad Max Features Staggered Tires

For the first time ever, Rivian introduces a staggered tire setup on the R1T/R1S Ascend Quad Max! Here’s a closer look at what this means: Front Tires: Rear Tires: This new setup enhances the performance and handling of the Ascend Quad Max, ensuring a superior driving experience whether you’re cruising down the highway or tackling rugged terrain. Rivian continues to push the boundaries of innovation and performance with every update!

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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…

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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…

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