Rivian patents roof rail lighting system

Rivian has filed two patent applications for integrated lighting in the roof rails in its electric pickup trucks and SUVs.

The first application—published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Jan. 11, and filed on Sep. 12, 2022—have fairly conventional looking cross bars with lights that can project in front of, alongside, and behind the vehicle. Cross bars would have a built-in electrical connection that allows the vehicle's battery pack to power the lights.