Volkswagen and Rivian complete winter testing of joint vehicle architecture
The Facts
- Volkswagen and Rivian said their joint venture completed winter testing of its new vehicle software and electrical architecture.
- The winter tests took place in Arjeplog, Sweden, near the Arctic Circle, and began in November.
- The test program included reference vehicles from Volkswagen, Audi and Scout.
- The VW ID.Every1 was among the vehicles tested and is described as the first Volkswagen model expected to use the new architecture.
- Volkswagen's 2024 agreement with Rivian was described as a $5.8 billion investment to gain access to Rivian's software and electronic-architecture expertise.
- Several reports say the successful winter-testing milestone is expected to unlock an additional $1 billion payment from Volkswagen to Rivian.
Context
What is RV Tech?
RV Tech is the joint venture between Volkswagen Group and Rivian that is developing the new software-defined vehicle architecture used in the winter tests Ars Technica electrive.com.
Why does this testing milestone matter?
Multiple reports say the completed winter tests satisfy a milestone in the Volkswagen-Rivian deal and should trigger the next $1 billion payment to Rivian Verge Ars Technica Electrek.
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