Rivian has unveiled new footage of winter testing of its R1T electric pickup truck on the Minnesota-Ontario border, home to North America’s largest vehicle testing facility, which offers 25 different programs, including test tracks on snow and ice.
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The main focus of the test was to test the performance of the electric vehicle’s batteries in low temperatures, as well as with traction control on snow and slippery surfaces.
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Notably, the winter tests are the first time the R1T electric pickup has been presented with a smaller body, as at least one of the electric pickup prototypes tested appears to have a shortened passenger cab.