A Rivian R1T truck was sighted driving along Page Mill Road in Palo Alto, California, according to photos shared withTeslarati. Intriguingly, the car was bearing a LiDAR rig on its roof.
With the upcoming launch of the R1T, it’s rather safe to assume that the company was testing its Driver+ assistance system, whichcomes standard with every Rivian vehicle. And besides, the truck was spotted in close proximity to the company’s office that develops the brand’s software and vehicle electronics.
Apparently, Rivian didn’t want much publicity on the matter. The source told Teslarati that the truck “wore” a camouflage skin and quickly changed direction when he got too close. He also mentioned that he had seen earlier a black R1T truck in the area, which he believed to be a pre-production vehicle.
The truck’sLaunch Edition is much awaited and will arrive in June. It will feature special interior badging, and an exclusive Launch Green paint color option.
The Driver+ will offer a pack of automatic options such as steering, speed adjustment, and lane keeping, but it won’t qualify as autonomous driving.
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Ioanna is a writer at TNW. She covers the full spectrum of the European tech ecosystem, with a particular interest in startups, sustainabili(show all)Ioanna is a writer at TNW. She covers the full spectrum of the European tech ecosystem, with a particular interest in startups, sustainability, green tech, AI, and EU policy. With a background in the humanities, she has a soft spot for social impact-enabling technologies.
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