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Rivian R1T Electrifying the Outdoors, Leg 1 of 5: Nags Head, NC to Dalton, GA

Tackling the Trans-America Trail--a route of interconnected, non-paved roads that runs from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean--is hard enough with a gas-powered vehicle. But what about in an electric pickup truck? Strap in with the editors of MotorTrend as they overland from coast-to-coast via the TAT in the groundbreaking fully-electric Rivian R1T.

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