We discuss Rivian's latest over-the-air update and its software edge in an exclusive interview with the VP of software, Wassym Bensaid.
It wasn't long ago that the software in your car was merely an afterthought; something that rarely affected a purchasing decision much less the vehicle's driving dynamics. Those days are gone. Software has become such an integral part of just about every facet of today's vehicles that the term 'software-defined vehicle' has emerged and is currently used throughout the industry.
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