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flag Volkswagen and Rivian’s $5.8B tech venture launches 2027 EV software for efficiency and updates.

flag Volkswagen and Rivian’s joint venture, RV Tech, is advancing a new zonal computing architecture and software platform aimed at improving electric vehicle efficiency and enabling over-the-air updates. flag The system, set to debut in the 2027 ID.Every1 and Rivian’s 2026 R2 SUV, will undergo winter testing in 2026 across Volkswagen, Audi, Scout, and Rivian vehicles. flag The $5.8 billion partnership, involving over 1,500 engineers, seeks to overcome Volkswagen’s past software challenges and close the gap with rivals like Tesla and Chinese automakers. flag While initially focused on EVs, the platform’s design allows for future use in internal combustion engine vehicles with additional engineering.

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