Rivian, the electric-truck maker setting up production for its R1T pickup and R1S SUV, would like you to know its upcoming electric haulers have some trick features to get excited about. The company on Wednesday posted a video of the R1T truck performing 360-degree turns from a standstill.„The vehicle’s four motors independently control torque at each wheel, allowing torque to be applied in opposite directions on each side of the vehicle,“ Mast said.
Quad Motor Tank Turn, as the company calls it, will be available on both the R1T and the R1S. The company expects its truck and SUV to go on sale in late 2020, starting at $69,000 and $72,500, respectively.Rivian is one of the most anticipated electric-vehicle brands since