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Oct 19, 2026TechCrunch
Rivian CEO: Autonomy Will Usher In 'Dramatically Different' Car
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe foresees autonomous technology leading to "dramatically different" vehicle designs beyond current models, culminating in the future R4. This vision, articulated at TechCrunch Disrupt, drives Rivian's significant investment in autonomy, even at the cost of immediate profitability.
Scaringe emphasizes that while robotaxis are emerging, the majority of future autonomous miles will still be in personally-owned vehicles, necessitating unique designs for this segment.
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