The Verge - Apple October 30, 2026

Rivian’s autonomy gamble faces its first real test

Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe (left) watches Rivian R2s being built after an event at the Rivian assembly plant on May 19th, 2026, in Normal, Illinois. | Photo: Scott Olson / Getty Images During an hourlong earnings call last night, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe spent less time talking about the produ…

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