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Volkswagen has partnered with Rivian to create a joint venture aimed at developing a zonal electronics architecture for electric vehicles, which will replace multiple control units with advanced supercomputers. The first model utilizing this architecture, the VW ID.1, is expected to launch in 2027, while Rivian's R2 model will debut in 2026. Volkswagen's software unit, Cariad, will continue to focus on specialized areas like autonomous driving and increase innovation through collaborations.