Ford is throwing its hat into the ring alongside Rivian and making an AI companion in-house

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2022 Ford Maverick XL pickup truck.
2022 Ford Maverick XL.

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Rivian's autonomy chief says lidar is 'very affordable' and a 'no-brainer' decision

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James Philbin, Rivian's VP of autonomy and AI, said the cost of lidar has decreased significantly in the past decade.

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I asked Rivian execs why an adventure-brand EV needs AI and self-driving. To them, they're logical next steps.

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Wassym Bensaid and James Philbin
Wassym Bensaid, left, and James Philbin are two of the executives leading Rivian's push toward AI and autonomous driving.

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Here are 4 ways Rivian just stepped deeper into Tesla's turf

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Rivian said future R2 models will be shipped with lidar to support fully-autonomous driving capabilities.

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Rivian's CEO said there's a 'shocking lack of choice' for EV buyers in the US

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Founder and CEO of Rivian RJ Scaringe speaks onstage during the Rivian Reveals All-Electric R2 Midsize SUV event at Rivian South Coast Theater on March 07, 2024 in Laguna Beach, California.
RJ Scaringe said EV penetration in the US is low because of a "shocking lack of choice."

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Rivian's CEO said self-driving cars shouldn't just be able to drive, but also run errands for you like a secretary

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Rivian's CEO RJ Scaringe said self-driving cars should be able to do a lot more than drive.

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A Rivian spin-off is betting $305 million on e-bikes. I rode it around New York City, and it felt natural — and powerful.

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Two men in warm clothing are seen from the side and behind riding e-bikes in New York City traffic, alongside a school bus and a car.
The TM-B fit me well, and turning the pedals felt like it did on a normal bike.

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Rivian just doubled its CEO's salary and gave him a $4.6B pay package

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe described picking between Stanford and MIT as being "recruited for a nerd sports team."

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I met the execs behind Rivian's e-bike bet. They're trying hard to replace your car — sort of.

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Business Insider's Lloyd Lee met with ALSO's team to try the startups $4,500 e-bike.

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I interviewed Rivian's CEO a day before he announced layoffs. He said the company was at an 'inflection point.'

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said in an internal memo to employees that he'll be filling in as interim CMO amid layoffs.

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