Challenges: Voluntary recall of 950 robotaxis, pedestrian incident suspension
Background: GM acquisition in 2016, significant investments but substantial losses
We get it; we also don't want to be in, around, or under self-driving vehicles this side of 10 more years of closed course development.
Japanese Automaker HW ELECTRO's 'PUZZLE'
HW Electro’s “PUZZLE”
'PUZZLE': Solar-powered tiny van entering the North American market by 2025
Features: AC outlets, USB ports, Wi-Fi, emergency tools
Target: Commercial use, van-life enthusiasts
Finally, a vehicle that caters to our love for weird-looking things and says, "Sorry, I don't have space," when people ask me to help them move.
Rivian's Customer-Focused Initiatives
The Offer: Home Charging Bundle for R1T buyers ($2,000 installation credit). That's one way to compete with the Cybertruck, we guess.
Customer Experience: Full buyback for Mitch Dumke after 24K miles and multiple breakdowns. He says he still liked the truck; he just needed to get where he wanted to be with a little more consistency.
A free charging bundle? ✋ A year of roadside assistance? 👈
Safety Concerns: NHTSA investigation into fire risks
6.4 million vehicles being recalled for fire is a big deal; luckily, it isn't one of those pesky electrical issues plaguing some EVs... instead, it's a brake fluid leak... that causes an electrical issue. It's a totally different beast, y'all.
