RJ Scaringe on Rivian's Biggest Test: R2, Supply Chains & China

RJ Scaringe on Rivian's Biggest Test: R2, Supply Chains & China

Imogen sits down with RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian, for an in-depth conversation about the company's journey so far. From its ambitious beginnings to becoming a major player in the EV space. RJ shares Rivian's founding story, the realities of manufacturing in the US under today's complex political and economic climate, and how the company is navigating ongoing supply chain challenges.


They also explore Rivian's strategy in the face of growing competition from Chinese EV makers, the highly anticipated R2, and what the recent partnership with Volkswagen means for the company's future.

00:00 Who is Rivian?

03:00 Rivian EV Lineup

05:00 Rivian Design

06:00 The Origin of Rivian

10:00 EV Sales & Rivian Success

12:00 Mission

14:30 Challenges

19:30 Supply Chain

29:00 Do EV Makers Talk to Each Other?

31:30 VW Partnership & Relationship

40:00 Retrofitting Thoughts

42:15 Chinese EV Makers

49:45 Manufacturing

51:30 Jeff Bezos

52:30 Porsche

53:00 RJ Scaringe

56:30 RJ Scaringe One Wish!

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