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This week, we\\xa0drive the all-new\\xa0fully-electric\\xa0Rivian R1T\\xa0pickup truck.\\xa0We share\\xa0our first impressions, discuss some of our favorite features and\\xa0debate whether the R1T bridges the gap between being environmentally conscious and having truck-like utility.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - First Impressions: 2022 Rivian R1T
14:57 - Question: Which full size pickup truck is reliable and worth keeping for a long time?
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2022 Rivian R1T Electric Pickup Truck Wows Us as It Lives Up to the Hype
https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2022-rivian-r1t-electric-pickup-truck-review-a3029848158/
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2022 Rivian R1T
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/rivian/r1t/2022/overview
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2019 RAM 1500 Quick Drive
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coeasX0ZyTk
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2022 RAM 1500
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/ram/1500/2022/overview
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Guide to Car Safety
https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/
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