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Rivian redesigns all-electric R1 pickup and SUV, adds Nvidia chips and improves performance

Rivian said it has changed more than half the hardware components for the second-generation products ahead of anticipated R2 models.

Rivian Automotive has redesigned its all-electric R1 pickup and SUV models to improve range, performance and computing power with the help of Nvidia chips, the company said Thursday. The company has cut headcount, reduced operational costs and retooled its plant in Illinois to be more efficient in an effort to lower capital spending. Rivian Automotive has redesigned its all-electric R1 pickup and SUV models to improve range, performance and computing power using Nvidia chips.

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