"Rivian is mulling manufacturing lidar sensors in-house using Chinese technology, possibly through a joint venture, instead of buying ready-made sensors from China."
"Think of it as finding a way to structurally ingest the technology. The advancements in terms of going from the early lidars... those advancements happened in China."
"Many experts believe that lidar sensors are essential for achieving true autonomous driving, as they create a detailed three-dimensional map of the vehicle's surroundings."
Rivian is exploring the possibility of producing its own lidar sensors for the upcoming R2 mid-size electric SUV. CEO RJ Scaringe indicated that a partnership with a Chinese company is under consideration. The R2 will be the first mass-market American EV equipped with domestically manufactured lidar sensors. Rivian aims to enhance automated driving capabilities with these sensors, which create detailed images of surroundings. The company plans to start selling lidar-equipped R2s in late 2026, although initial production models will not include this technology.
Read at insideevs.com
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