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Inside Rivian’s Strategy to Survive a Hostile EV Market

January 29, 2026·1h 2m·2-min readinterviewtechnology
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Rivian, led by CEO RJ Scaringe, is at a pivotal moment with the upcoming launch of its more affordable R2 SUV, aiming to expand EV accessibility while advancing autonomous driving and AI-powered features to compete in a challenging market shaped by policy shifts and global competition.


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RJ Scaringe

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RJ ScaringeKara SwisherChris Urmson

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RivianVolkswagen GroupAurora

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Rivian R2Mind Robotics

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Artificial IntelligenceFuture Of WorkMachine LearningSoftware EngineeringStartupsVenture Capital

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