Google’s new generative AI updates for Google Maps and Earth are designed to provide more accurate, real-time data, with implications for EV makers like Rivian. With the “grounding” feature, AI can now deliver more relevant, up-to-date location insights to Rivian’s in-vehicle systems, enhancing drivers’ navigation with detailed summaries of nearby points of interest. Additionally, Google Earth’s expanded capabilities support city-level analysis, which could aid in the planning and development of EV infrastructure like charging networks. You can learn more by…

Rivian is broadening its reach in the pre-owned EV market, adding Florida to its online sales footprint. This addition follows a phased rollout that has already seen pre-owned vehicles available to customers in Colorado, Arizona, California, and Illinois. Florida joins these states as the latest to offer Rivian’s convenient, quality-assured, pre-owned buying experience, reflecting the brand’s commitment to expanding access to sustainable mobility options across the U.S. Through Rivian’s online pre-owned platform, buyers can browse a range of used R1T…

Volkswagen’s new EV brand, Scout Motors, confirmed it will use the software and zonal architecture developed through the Rivian and VW Group joint venture for its first vehicles, set for production in 2027. This joint tech platform, initially intended to power most VW vehicles, will also be integral to Scout’s models, marking a big milestone in the $5 billion Rivian-VW partnership expected to be finalized by year’s end. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, Wassym Bensaid, shared that…

In electric vehicles, the road from concept to showroom is anything but smooth. Rivian, one of the most anticipated new EV manufacturers, has faced scrutiny that only comes with high expectations. As customers express excitement and pride over owning one of Rivian’s groundbreaking R1T trucks or R1S SUVs, there has also been a wave of feedback and criticism over the initial quality control issues in these early models. What many forget, however, is that even Tesla – the world’s most…

The Eudēmonia Summit is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with Rivian. As part of the Summit this weekend, from November 1–3 in West Palm Beach, Rivian will provide eco-friendly rides for attendees, showcasing how their electric vehicles are powering change for a more sustainable future. If you’re attending, get ready to experience sustainable innovation firsthand with Rivian’s state-of-the-art electric fleet. This week marks one of the last opportunities to grab a spot at the Summit, where you’ll have the…