Rivian’s R2 Gamble: Scaling Down the Adventure Aesthetic for the Mass Market
Rivian targets the mainstream EV market with the R2. We analyze the shift from luxury adventure to cost-effective scaling, featuring the new Maximus motors and OS 2.0.
Tag: Electric Vehicles
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