Video Summary
- The second-generation quad-motor Rivian R1T has a 0 to 60 mph time in a mind-blowing 2.5 seconds.- It’s important to consider the zero to 60 times provided by companies to see how those numbers were obtained, such as on a prepped drag strip surface using glue for the most traction.
- The tested Rivian hit 2.59 seconds in the drag strip.
- The electrochromatic glass roof on the ceiling of the R1T uses PDLC, changing color in the sunlight going from clear to tinted in a few seconds with the press of a button.
- New software on the large display has a blind spot camera.
- There are 11 cameras positioned around the exterior of the truck, and the images are displayed in 60 frames a second.
- The new software uses Nvidia processing power with computing power ten times that of the original.
- Minor exterior updates include a light bar with a crystalline look and an RGB lighting underneath to direct traffic during emergency situations.
- Inside the headlights is a new matrix-style adaptive drive beam system.
- Matrix headlights also turn with the steering wheel.
- Inside, they removed the door latches, but there is still an emergency latch.
- A new wheel cover has been added.
- An efficient heat pump is used to run the AC and heating.
- These changes were done for efficiency and manufacturability.
- The battery pack has more capacity with a max range of 420 miles.
- It is easier to service.
- One and 6/10th miles of wiring and 40 pounds of copper have been eliminated.
- They have reduced the number of electronic control units from 17 ECUs down to just 7.
- The video suggests owners of the second-generation Rivians will be extremely happy.
