Apple will partner with Rivian on electric vehicles
By ForGeeks Rumor has it that Apple may announce a partnership with startup electric car maker Rivian in the near future. Apple has scrapped its own electric car project, but it still has a huge treasure trove of AI-focused electric car technology. Rivian, for its part, is gearing up to produce next-generation R2 and R3 cars, while battling growing competition from industry giants such as Tesla.
Rivian is now preparing to launch its next-generation R2 and R3 cars, while battling growing competition from industry giants such as Tesla.
If the rumors are confirmed, Rivian could be the perfect partner to bring Apple’s technology to the roads. It could give the company a significant boost in the race for unmanned driving technology. The R2 and R3 models could potentially be equipped with Apple’s systems, improving their autonomous driving capabilities and allowing Rivian to better compete with other manufacturers.
The R2 and R3 could potentially be equipped with Apple’s systems, improving their autonomous driving capabilities and allowing Rivian to better compete with other manufacturers.
The startup automaker recently received solid funding from the state of Illinois, to the tune of 771 million euros, to support production of the R2 at its Normal plant. After Illinois, Rivian plans to continue building its electric car plant in Georgia.
After Illinois, Rivian plans to continue building its electric car plant in Georgia.
The exact details of what format the collaboration will take are not yet known. That said, the potential benefits for both parties are clear: Apple will be able to realize its technological expertise, while Rivian — will receive valuable technical support and a potential influx of investment.
