Techcronch Skills: The Rivian Survival System includes more than just vehicles

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Senior reporter Sean O’KAN they come to Palo Alto to check it out Rivian rights & AI datewhich the insiders told us is a very important tradition for the company. I don’t know if I can beat them like that, but why should I let the toastie on the floor take his test?

Via Sean (and a few of my thoughts sprinkled in) after the event…

It was easy to get lost in the words at times during the “independence & AI” discussion this week. But there was a clear message being shared: Rivian is trying to build a company that is about more than just selling cars.

It doesn’t go far with Tesla. For example, there was no empty house to roam around the Alto company.

But it looks good to make money – and the leading support is in the starting gates.

Rivian’s hands-free version of its Driver Software – which today can be used on about 135,000 roads – will expand to 45 million and includes road traffic. Dealing with the possibility, which starts at the beginning of 2026 and finally includes hands-free (but eyes) drivers only comes with a price of $ 2,59.99 per month.

Then there are his future hands, eyes. Rivian revealed that it has developed a 5nm processor, which it says will be built in collaboration with ARM and TSMC. That chip is an “autonomous” computer – the backbone of the self-driving system – to be introduced in the R2 Suv by the end of 2026.

That might be the case, though Rivian didn’t say it would cost more than $2,500.

But there is another event we must consider: being punished by techt.

Besides, Rivian already has a connection with the Volkswagen group to share its software on the basis. And Rivian released two startups this year and (moving) with Robotics concepts (industrial and robotics).

Barclays’ Dan Levy wrote on Friday that “discussions later gathered expectations/possibility” for Rivian to accept its entire platform, or only things like a traditional processor. And when I asked CEO RJ Scarde If Rivian sells the robotic drilling process, he replied: “It doesn’t take a lot of thought.”

At the thickest level, drilling new car lines into an existing business (especially if the new services play well with cars) makes sense. Who doesn’t like a lot of money?

Here is our entry:

Rivian is building its own subsidiary (getting into tech). And it is coming due to the introduction of early 2026.

Rivian thrives on freedom with ulicon, lidar, and concept at Robotaxis

A small bird

Nothing this week – or should I say, thanks for the tips, everyone, but nothing to share yet.

In the meantime, here are a few things to tide you over. As you read above, Seiner Sean O’kane’s acting was An exerciser‘s AI & Floomy Day And one of the things he heard about the government of AI people that affected him and worried it wouldn’t work. Apparently, the morning test of the event was a little touch and go.

Alas for me, the crowd control is a little over at the same time. The problems are much higher than the human risks, which is why many companies avoid them. Kudos to Rivian for going.

Do we have a future? Email kirsten korsec at Kirsten.korc@techcrnch.com or my logo at Kkorosec.07, or Email Sean O’kane at Sean.okane@techcrunch.com.

Activities!

In early 2025, I had no idea that Techcrunch would be publishing an internet startup story. But we are.

Starting the plane Boom the sky pushed 2025 for breaking the sound barrier with the XB-1 Aircraft on display. And it ends the year with plans to sell its Turbine engine model a powerful plant. Its first customer is a data startup Crusoe.

Under the agreement, Crussoe will purchase 42-megawatt turbines for $1.25 billion to produce 1.21 gigawatts on its site.

Boom has raised $300 million to help commercialize this new business. The round was led by Darna capital participants from Arkameter capital, Arsser participates

The plan is to use the money from its high-end Turbine business in Turbine to use its powerful aircraft.

Some activities that caught my attention…

Running your own company AURORA FORE he made a Trade agreement It’s Decemark’s opinion in France that it’s dumping sand in the Permian sands.

Some practices don’t always happen, or they change. Take it Sk pa and FordFor example.

4 years ago, Ford and the South Korean automaker are working on a deal to invest in joint ventures to build factories in Tennessee and Kentucky that will produce F-National trucks. Now Connections are the last And the two companies will share assets: Ford will take ownership and operate the twin Battecy plants, while SK will run the Tennessee plant.

WaterRhode Island’s startup is developing self-driving underwater vehicles, Raising $ 60 million In the circular series led by BVVC.

Common Notes and Other Strings

700 creditsa company that handles checks and information for Auto Druads accessories in the United States, said a data breach At least 5.6 million people were affected who had their names, addresses, dates of birth, and social security numbers stolen.

First time CEO startup Tell us he promised to help Back and United States Postal Service So it can continue to use vans. Apparently, that was not a valid argument; NASA and the USPS have stopped using it.

Ford and Change agreed to work together to bring it Two cheap cars For the European market in 2028. Ford will lead the design and Renauft will assemble the cars at its factory in the north of France.

LOCID and to be calm Among the greats of old Eric Bach, who makes bad choices, discrimination, and revenge. Bach, who is of German heritage, also claims one of Auto’s HR managers was referred to as a “German Nazi.”

Sugar to be disclosed so as not to be published and claims can influence consumers. The Premium Spem Evy collection will have 300 measurements and have prices of more than $36,000. A potential killer among diehards? The Premium model is only travel wheels.

A pregnant woman in San Francisco gave birth inside a Pleasant Robotaxix is ​​the way to go at UCSF Medical Center. And nope, this is not the first child born in Waymo. Read on to learn more.

Meanwhile on the subject of the Witmo Front, a letter cut from TIGER Global Trading to his suppliers revealed that in this way it now provides 450,000 Robotaxi rides per week – Approximate amount of volume exposed to the fountain. Waymo declined to comment.

ZEVO He wants to add Robotaxis to his vehicle fleet, starting with the new Tensnor. Seeder founder Sean O’Kane digging in.

One more thing…

I asked and you answered. Thanks to all the readers who participated in the finale. As a reminder, I asked: The speed of motor vehicles has been accelerated, causing a lot of attention and questions around security. Should companies stay in, scan fast, or hit the brakes?

About 48% of you were chosen to “live.” About 23% ALL SPESE quickly, while 29.4% of readers want the company to put the brakes on.