Rivian Patent Shows Physical Buttons, Top-hinged Back Glass

  • Rivian has applied for a patent for a rear tailgate that uses a motor to open and close the glass, allowing the rear glass to open independently.
  • Perhaps more interesting than the tailgate is that Rivian’s patent indicates that it will use physical switchgear to operate the vehicle, rather than the on-screen buttons that current Rivians are limited to using.
  • Patent drawings…

Source: Car and Driver