Uber just announced a deal to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian, aiming to deploy 10,000 autonomous R2 vehicles by 2031. Starting in San Francisco and Miami in 2028, the robotaxi fleet will run exclusively on Uber's app. Why it matters: Uber wants to lock in hardware partners and cement itself as the platform for autonomous fleets before self-driving rivals push it aside.
Rivian just revealed final pricing for its R2 midsize electric SUV at SXSW, launching a dual-motor Performance trim starting at $59,485 this spring. It packs 656 hp, 330 miles of range, and a 200 TOPS edge AI chip powering an offline voice assistant. The promised $45,000 base trim is delayed until late 2027.
Rivian just revealed custom silicon and a next-generation autonomy platform built for deep vehicle AI integration. The automaker showcased its Universal Hands Free capability, aiming to roll out hands-off and eyes-off driving under controlled conditions on second-generation models in 2026.
