Rivian News and Rumors

California Orders Over 600 Rivian R1 Vehicles for State Fleet

Rivian Secures One of Its Biggest Public Sector Deals Yet in California

10/23/2025 at 3:34pm
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Jose Castillo

California’s push toward fleet electrification just got a major boost. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has reportedly ordered more than 600 Rivian R1 vehicles to deploy across the state, one of the largest public-sector Rivian purchases to date. According to early reports, the order includes a mix of R1T pickups and R1S SUVs that will be used for state operations and regional field work. Several sources indicate that roughly 450 units have already been confirmed, with additional deliveries planned…

Rivian Cuts 4% of Workforce as Policy Changes Impact EV Industry

10/23/2025 at 10:05am
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Jose Castillo

Rivian is reportedly cutting around 4% of its workforce, impacting more than 600 employees according to The Wall Street Journal. This comes just a month after the company trimmed about 1.5% of its staff in a similar effort to streamline operations and reduce costs ahead of next year’s launch of its more affordable SUV lineup. Like many electric vehicle manufacturers, Rivian is facing growing financial pressure as policy changes ripple through the industry. The current administration’s rollback of incentives that…

Photo Dump: ALSO’s Launch Event in Oakland, California

10/22/2025 at 7:10pm
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Jose Castillo

My buddy Mark made it out to the ALSO event in Oakland, California today and captured a ton of great shots from the day. Below you’ll find a full photo dump from the event — showcasing ALSO’s debut lineup and the energy around their official launch. You might even spot Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe in a few of them. Big thanks to Mark for sharing these with RivianTrackr!

Amazon Partners with ALSO for Thousands of TM-Q Cargo Quads Launching in 2026

10/22/2025 at 3:00pm
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Jose Castillo

ALSO just landed a major partnership with Amazon to deliver thousands of its new TM-Q pedal-assist cargo quads. Designed for dense cities, these compact four-wheelers can haul over 400 pounds of packages while staying small enough for bike lanes, a huge plus for Amazon’s micromobility hubs across the U.S. and Europe. The deal, announced at ALSO’s Oakland event, builds on the strong relationship between Rivian and Amazon. RJ Scaringe said the collaboration draws heavily from what Rivian learned building the…

Rivian’s ALSO Brand Debuts TM-B Electric Bike With 100-Mile Range

10/22/2025 at 1:45pm
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Jose Castillo

Rivian’s new e-mobility brand ALSO just dropped its first two products, and the spotlight clearly belongs to the TM-B, a premium electric bike built for both adventure and everyday riding. At the heart of the TM-B is DreamRide, ALSO’s in-house developed drive system. It’s designed to make every ride feel personal, adapting to whatever mood or terrain you throw at it. Want to coast up a hill like it’s nothing? Done. Feel like burning calories on flat ground? Go for…