Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility. The company creates solutions that redefine traditional automotive economics and remove the pain points of conventional ownership. It also manufactures autonomous electric vehicles intended to offer a comfortable and eco-friendly drive experience. Robert J. Scaringe founded Rivian in Plymouth, Minnesota in 2009.
Amazon currently holds a roughly 22% stake in Rivian. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos showed off his commitment to the company as he prepared to go to space in July; he and fellow astronauts rode to the launch site in a Rivian SUV!