Rivian To Build $5 Billion Georgia Plant, Tesla Offers $0 Down Leases, BYD EV Sales Jump 30% —Mobility This Week

Rivian To Build $5 Billion Georgia Plant, Tesla Offers $0 Down Leases, BYD EV Sales Jump 30% —Mobility This Week

This week's tech recap highlights ex-Waymo CEO John Krafcik's skepticism over Tesla's Robotaxi, Rivian's $5 billion factory groundbreaking, Tesla's $0 down lease offer amid sales struggles, Uber riders preferring Waymo Robotaxis, and BYD overtaking Tesla in global EV sales.

Rivian tops PA Consulting’s 2025 Brand Impact Index

US-based electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian topped PA Consulting’s 2025 Brand Impact Index. The innovation and transformation consulting firm surveyed 7,000 US consumers and 360 business leaders to evaluate 350+ brands on customer centricity, dependable delivery, intelligent innovation, conscious creation, and community connection.