Hacker News with Generative AI: Rivian

VW's ID.1 entry-level EV will be here sooner than expected, thanks to Rivian (electrek.co)
Volkswagen is gearing up to launch its new entry-level EV, the ID.1. The new electric car will be its cheapest so far, starting at under $22,000 (20,000 euros). It will also kick off a new “software-defined” era at VW. Thanks to its partnership with Rivian, Volkswagen’s first SDV, the ID.1, will be here even sooner than expected.

Electric Vehicles, Volkswagen, Rivian, Software

5 points by zfg 16 days ago | 0 comments

Volkswagen's cheapest EV ever is the first to use Rivian software (techcrunch.com)
Volkswagen’s ultra-cheap EV called the ID EVERY1 — a small four-door hatchback revealed Wednesday — will be the first to roll out with software and architecture from Rivian, according to a source familiar with the new model.

Electric Vehicles, Volkswagen, Rivian, Software

57 points by PaulHoule 16 days ago | 63 comments

You Can Buy a Rivian Van Now Because Amazon Flaked on Their Contract (jalopnik.com)
Anyone who owns a business and needs a delivery van has a newly available option today in the Rivian Van.

Business, Vehicles, Amazon, Rivian

4 points by rntn 52 days ago | 3 comments

Rivian is opening its charging network to other EVs (thedrive.com)
It’s the end of 2024 and public EV charging still sucks. At least, it sucks a lot of the time. That’s a pretty big blocker for people considering a battery-powered daily driver, which is why companies selling EVs want to improve the experience.

Electric Vehicles, Charging Infrastructure, Rivian

247 points by peutetre 118 days ago | 282 comments

Rivian CEO says CarPlay isn't going to happen (theverge.com)

Car Manufacturing, Technology, Apple CarPlay, Rivian

7 points by dmitrygr 254 days ago | 3 comments

Rivian Amazon delivery vans catching on fire while charging: reports (yahoo.com)

Electric Vehicles, Safety, Amazon, Rivian

11 points by ripjaygn 272 days ago | 10 comments

Volkswagen Willing to Pay $1B Just to Look at Rivian's Software (autoevolution.com)

Volkswagen, Rivian, Software, Electric Vehicles, Automotive Industry

12 points by Corrado 277 days ago | 20 comments

Volkswagen invests up to $5B in Rivian (bloomberg.com)