May. 17 at 12:51 AM
$INVZ The VW Connection: Rivian and Volkswagen launched a major software joint venture in late 2024. Since Innoviz already has a large supply agreement with Volkswagen's software unit (CARIAD), analysts suggest Rivian could leverage this existing relationship to source LiDAR for its upcoming R2 platform.Rivian's LiDAR Shift: Rivian's third-generation autonomy platform, scheduled for the R2 in late 2026, explicitly includes LiDAR in its sensor suite. This is a shift from their previous reliance on cameras and radar.