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.
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.
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.
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.
Rivian CEO says CarPlay isn't going to happen (theverge.com)
Rivian Amazon delivery vans catching on fire while charging: reports (yahoo.com)
Volkswagen Willing to Pay $1B Just to Look at Rivian's Software (autoevolution.com)
Volkswagen invests up to $5B in Rivian (bloomberg.com)
Volkswagen to invest up to $5B in Rivian (reuters.com)
Rivian wins $827M from Illinois to expand its factory for R2 lineup (techcrunch.com)