The Rivian company reported another achievement. 100,000 electric cars rolled off the assembly line at its plant in Normal (Illinois, USA). It became him full-size crossover R1Scolored in white.
The manufacturer noted that it was possible to achieve such a result due to the fact that Rivian electric cars are equipped with many safety functions and driver assistance systems. The R1T pickup received the Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in a crash test. He became the only representative of this segment who was awarded such an award.
In order to receive the Top Safety Pick+ award, vehicles must perform excellently in the small-to-moderate frontal overlap test. Also in the updated side test and pedestrian collision avoidance test.
During testing, the Rivian R1T did not harm the dummies in either the front or back seats. They had a low risk of head, neck and chest injuries and the lap and shoulder seat belts remained in the correct position during the crash.