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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says too many carmakers are copying Tesla
Decoder with Nilay Patel
Rivian's New Products and Joint Venture with Volkswagen
The chapter explores Rivian's latest developments, such as new products R2 and R3, updates to R1 architecture, and a significant joint venture with Volkswagen to develop software. It discusses the advantages of consolidating electronic control units, the transition to zonal platforms for software development, the use of Unreal Engine for UI in cars, and the dynamics of the partnership between Rivian and Volkswagen. The conversation also delves into challenges of adapting to new architectures, balancing priorities for platform-level features, and establishing consistent hardware components across product lines.
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