This chapter covers the launch of Rivian's R2 and sporty R3 electric vehicle models, emphasizing the positive reception and competitive pricing at the live event in Orange County. It also discusses the company's strategic decision to pause its Georgia plant, aimed at saving costs and improving production timelines.
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.