Uber backs Rivian with $US1.25bn to deploy up to 50,000 robotaxis
Uber will invest up to $US1.25bn in Rivian as part of a plan to deploy up to 50,000 autonomous R2 robotaxis across global markets.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Rivian broadens its purpose-built commercial van from Amazon to others
Rivian has announced plans to offer its electric delivery van to many other customers and not just Amazon.
Rivian in talks to end electric van exclusivity deal with Amazon
Reports say Rivian wants to sell its electric delivery vehicle to other companies after Amazon’s order for 2023 was smaller than expected.
New car-hire entrant gives Australian drivers access to high-end EVs
Drivers may soon be able to take some of the most expensive electric vehicles there are on the market for a spin.
Amazon to invest big on electric delivery vehicles in Europe
Online retailing giant unveils more than $A1.5 billion of new spending plans on zero-emission delivery vehicles across its European delivery fleet.Â
“Goes like you wouldn’t believe:” Bowen test drives Ford F-150 electric ute
Federal climate and energy minister uses US visit to test drive electric ute, proving their existence and declaring they are "hugely popular."
“Vehicle-to-surgery:” Doctor uses Rivian R1T to provide power for vasectomy
Doctor performs "Rivian-powered vasectomy" during grid outage using power from recently acquired R1T electric ute.
Video: Rivian electric ute wades through lap pool
Rivian demonstrated wading ability of its R1T and R1S, but is outdone by boat owners at their local ramp.
Rivian maintains 2022 production goals of 25,000 despite huge losses
Rivian says it will make 25,000 vehicles by year’s end, despite huge second-quarter losses.
“They’ll sell like hot cakes:” EV researcher’s verdict on Ford and Rivian electric utes
There might not be any electric utes in Australia yet, but one Australian EV researcher has had the chance to see some up close in the US.