Rivian taps Google to bring custom maps into its EVs and app | TechCrunch
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News Summary
- Rivian is pushing out a software update that will bring a unique version of Google Maps into its EVs.
- It's the latest step in Rivian’s continued effort to distinguish its vehicles with software.
- Rivian customers who use the in-car navigation will no longer see the Mapbox-based maps.
- Now, they’ll see Google Maps, but with a lot of Rivian DNA sprinkled on top, including its trip planner, user interface, and design, and EV charger locations.
For 18 months, Rivian and Google engineers worked together. Today, theyre showing off their work. Rivian is pushing out a software update that will bring a unique version of Google Maps into its E [+2802 chars]
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