Rivian’s all-electric pickup truck may promise zero-emissions and futuristic styling, but the R1T still has to deliver on practicality. That’s just what the Amazon- and Ford-backed startup is talking about today, dropping fresh details on the EV truck just in case you’ve been wondering quite how much extra flexibility that new electric “skateboard” platform unlocks.

It’s something Rivian has been talking about from the get-go, as it sets out its pitch for why electric actually makes more sense than gas or diesel for a work vehicle.
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