How Rivian Uses Databricks to Power Smarter EVs and a Better Driver Experience

Rivian and Databricks

Rivian isn’t just building electric trucks and SUVs—it’s building a data-driven future for the entire EV industry. With over 100,000 Rivian vehicles on the road today, each one continuously generates massive amounts of IoT data. To make sense of it all and turn that raw information into real-world improvements, Rivian has partnered with Databricks and their Data Intelligence Platform. This…

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Hands-On with Rivian App v3: What’s New and What’s Next

Rivian Mobile App V3

Rivian just released version 3 of their mobile app, and it’s a big upgrade. The whole design feels cleaner and easier to use. There’s better use of space, more thoughtful colors, and key features are easier to find. It’s clear Rivian listened to user feedback when putting this together. This update also sets the stage for more improvements down the…

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Apple Watch Support Coming Soon to Rivian Vehicles, Confirmed by Wassym

Apple Watch Support Coming to Rivian Vehicles

Rivian is actively working on Apple Watch integration, according to Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid, who responded to a comment on X and followed up with RivianTrackr. This feature will let users lock, unlock, and send various commands to their vehicle directly from their Apple Watch—no phone required. This functionality was first teased during the Gen 2 vehicle announcement, and…

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