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EV-startup rivian has unveiled its first vehicle an all-new, all-electric pickup truck. The R1T has up to 400-miles of range on a single charge and the power to go from 0-60mph in 3.2 seconds. Rivian is packed with technology including a 15.6-inch touchscreen display situated in the middle of the dashboard, another 12.3-inch screen replaces physical dials behind the steering wheel and a third 6.8-inch touchscreen is found at the back of the center console. the R1T will launch with a robust hardware suite with multiple modalities including camera, lidar, radar, ultrasonic and a high precision GPS coupled with high definition maps. this hardware enables ‘level 3’ (hands-off wheel and eyes off road) autonomy for highway operation. beyond the highway level 3, the vehicle will have a range of self-driving features focused on enabling active lifestyles. the company also promises a fully upgradeable platform with over-the-air software updates. Rivian plans on delivering the truck to customers in 2020 and is currently accepting refundable deposits of $1,000 to secure a pre-order…(Read…)