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Rivian sacrifices 2027 profit goal to push deeper into autonomy
Rivian no longer expects to meet a long-expected profitability goal in 2027 because of how much money it…
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Uber taps Rivian to build robotaxis in deal worth up to $1.25B
Rivian said on Thursday that it is partnering with Uber to build thousands of robotaxis based on its…
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TechCrunch Mobility: Travis Kalanick’s return proves it really is 2016 again
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.…
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Rivian’s RJ Scaringe thinks we’re doing robots all wrong
If you haven’t heard, Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe has another company — his third by our…
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Why Rivian is holding the $45,000 base model R2 until ‘late 2027’
Rivian revealed the specs and pricing details for its pivotal R2 SUV on Thursday, and the company also…
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Rivian spin-out Mind Robotics raises $500M for industrial AI-powered robots
Mind Robotics, an industrial robotics lab spun out of the electric vehicle maker Rivian, has raised $500 million…
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TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s R2 gambit
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for all things “future of transportation.” To get this in your inbox,…
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OSHA probing fatality at Rivian warehouse
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has opened an investigation into the death of a worker at a…
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TechCrunch Mobility: Waymo makes its defense
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.…
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Ford turns to F1 and bounties to build a $30,000 electric truck
Ford is promising to deliver an EV truck next year that starts at $30,000 and can compete with…