Rivian rolls out new ‘Universal Hands-Free' driving feature

Core Insights - Rivian has introduced an update for its second-generation R1 electric vehicles, featuring a new "Universal Hands-Free" driving software that allows hands-free driving on over 3.5 million miles of roads in the U.S. and Canada [1][2] Group 1: Software Update and Features - The "Universal Hands-Free" feature significantly expands Rivian's driver assistance capabilities, increasing from 135,000 miles of highways to over 3.5 million miles of roads [2][3] - The updated software includes additional features such as a new digital key for second-generation R1 vehicles and the "Kick Turn" feature for quad-motor variants [5] Group 2: Future Developments - Rivian plans to develop a new autonomy computer with custom silicon for its upcoming R2 SUV, set to debut in 2026, which aims to achieve full autonomy [4] - The company has outlined plans to enable point-to-point autonomous driving, although this feature is not expected to be available until 2026 [3]