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Here is the requested summary of the YouTube video about an electric car:The second-generation Rivian R1S and R1T have upgraded battery packs, including a new lithium iron phosphate standard pack that delivers 270 miles of range. The updated max pack can cover 420 miles in the R1T, up 10 miles from before. Updated motors provide up to 1,025 horsepower in the quad-motor models. There is an entirely redesigned series of CPUs and an in-vehicle network connecting it all together.
The simplified system eliminates most of the components and reduces 44 pounds of wiring including an entire wiring harness. Ride quality on the R1S is improved, feeling more engaging on the soft side, but more controlled and less punishing on the hard side. There is now a better blend of spring rates and damping to feel more controlled but less punishing.
The car has 11 high-definition cameras, some of which are up to 4k in resolution with HDR, which should do a better job of identifying cars in tricky lighting conditions and give a 360-degree view. This is meant to eventually result in more advanced driver assistant systems. Adaptive cruise control does a good job of keeping a good distance but lane centering can struggle and in traffic situations, the automatic lane change can abort.
It adds Apple Music and Atmos support, the new sound system sounds incredible. Google Cast support allows for streaming media from a phone to the touch screen, including Amazon Prime and Max. It does not have Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, and Rivian says this is intentional. Off-road, the R1T feels even more smooth and capable. Open differentials are relying on the brakes to modulate grip across the tire. The motors can react to wheels in the air 20% quicker. The upgrades come at no additional cost.
