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2025 Rivian Owner's Stuck Accelerator Pedal Highlights Floor Mat Issue

Note: This piece has been updated with a statement from Rivian. 

Electric cars often come with lethal amounts of horsepower. The combination of batteries and electric motors creates that teleportation-like acceleration when you floor the throttle. In such moments, the last thing you want is for the throttle pedal to get glued to the floor when depressed.

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