The speakers share their experiences from a recent Rivian launch event, focusing on the Rivian R1S SUV and its features. They discuss opinions on the vehicle’s size, user interface, and the effectiveness of its lane-keeping technology, as well as the branding and atmosphere of the event.
For our 300th episode, the gang sorts through the highs and lows of some of the recent mobility tech news. Rivian's reveal of two new forthcoming models shows that there's still a lot of excitement in EVs, even as tough challenges remain on the path to financial viability. Meanwhile, the decade-long $10 billion Apple Car saga is officially over, taking the dream of a self-driving car with it, but Waymo's robotaxi service continues to expand proving driving automation is still very real.