TechCrunch Mobility: Waymo makes its defense

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Rivian adds Apple Watch app to control EVs from your wrist

Rivian’s new Apple Watch app lets drivers lock, unlock, check charge levels and control climate settings directly from their wrist, expanding the company’s connected EV ecosystem.
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Rivian owners will soon be able to access vehicle controls using their Apple Watch

Rivian is launching a companion app that pairs with Apple Watch in the coming week.

Amazon grew its Rivian electric delivery van fleet by 50% in 2025
Amazon grew its Rivian electric delivery van fleet by 50% in 2025

Amazon is committed to adding 100,000 Rivian electric vans to its delivery fleet by 2030. And, if 2025 is any indication, they’re well on their way — the company grew its Rivian van fleet by more than 50% in 2025, alone.

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Ford turns to F1 and bounties to build a $30,000 electric truck

The team, led by Tesla veteran Alan Clarke, is obsessed with efficiency.

TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian’s savior

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Rivian was saved by software in 2025

The company’s annual revenue was boosted by its technology joint venture with Volkswagen Group.

Here’s how Rivian changed the rear door manual release on the R2

Rivian, along with other automakers, has been under pressure to make the manual door releases easier to access. The new R2 SUV does that — here’s how.

Rivian’s new Watch app turns your wrist into a car remote

Rivian is launching a full Apple Watch app that lets EV owners lock, unlock, start, and control vehicle functions directly from the wrist, expanding support across Gen 1 and Gen 2 models.
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Rivian reaches key milestone for its R2 electric SUV, deliveries are coming soon

Rivian has started building near-final R2 electric SUVs at its Illinois plant, signaling that the company’s most affordable EV yet is nearly ready for the real world.
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