I got to try out Honda’s new folding scooter, the Motocompacto, and despite feeling incredibly self-conscious riding it, it was a goofy thrill ride. I’ll have more impressions to share later, but one thing I was left wondering was how absolutely scuffed this thing is going to get after a few days in the city.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed in an earnings call today that the company has “amended” its deal with Amazon to allow it to sell electric vans to other companies. Rivian still plans to deliver 100,000 vans to Amazon eventually. But now it can also make deals with other companies too. This is good for Rivian because its delivery van has better profit margins than its R1T truck and R1S SUV. Scaringe said it will have several pilot programs with new companies to announce in the coming months.
Sorry #Vanlife folks — I don’t think this applies to you.
