Uber to invest $1.25 billion in Rivian
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Uber plans to purchase 10,000 Rivian R2 robotaxis with the option for 40,000 more as the companies target a 2028 launch for autonomous ride-hailing service.
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Uber is kicking off the partnership with an initial $300 million investment, while Rivian will provide as many as 50,000 autonomous R2 SUVs.
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Uber said it plans to invest $1.25 billion into Rivian Automotive to launch 50,000 autonomous robotaxis around the world, the company said.
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