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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe's stealth robotics startup Mind Robotics has hired auto-tech veteran Doug Field — formerly head of Apple's Project Titan, Tesla Model 3 chief vehicle engineer, and Ford's EV/software chief — as president.
Rivian sues the U.S. government to reclaim tariffs paid under Trump-era measures, seeking a full refund with interest after the tariffs were ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, highlighting a broader refunds wave and related cash-flow/regulatory risk for EV makers.
TechCrunch’s Equity podcast probes whether tech CEOs are experiencing ‘AI psychosis,’ weighing leadership skepticism, user backlash, and a recent burst of Black-founded startup funding against a broader venture downturn.
Rivian’s software chief outlines the VW-Rivian RV Tech JV as a platform to power VW Group EVs with a shared OS and fewer ECUs, notes about 1,500 staff, the R2 and ID.1 lineup, Rivian Assistant, and a stance that CarPlay may become obsolete amid AI-enabled in-car interfaces and regulatory safety constraints.
Rivian sets June 9 for the first R2 deliveries, with pricing starting near $60k (and a 2027 $48,490 base) and plans for cheaper models; ramp-up targets include delivering up to 25,000 units this year.
RJ Scaringe has reportedly raised over $12B across three startups, indicating strong investor appetite, with Jiten Behl highlighting his storytelling as a key strength.
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