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Rivian spinoff Also wants to reinvent the wheel — but first, it has to ship

The VergeTuesday, November 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Rivian spinoff Also wants to reinvent the wheel — but first, it has to ship
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When Rivian quietly spun off its micromobility brand, Also, a lot of observers wondered if the luxury EV maker had bitten off more than it can chew. Chris Yu insists that's not the case.

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Technology
Market relevance
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Why it matters
Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow. When Rivian quietly spun off its micromobility brand, Also, a lot of observers wondered if the luxury EV maker had bitten off more than it can chew. Chris Yu insists that's not the case. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Rivian and Also.
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What happened

When Rivian quietly spun off its micromobility brand, Also, a lot of observers wondered if the luxury EV maker had bitten off more than it can chew. Chris Yu insists that's not the case.

Why it matters

Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.

Background

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  1. The Verge published: Rivian spinoff Also wants to reinvent the wheel — but first, it has to ship

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

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Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Rivian and Also.

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