Rivian CEO Says Electric-Truck Startup to Make Ford Platform
- Company has raised $2.85 billion from Amazon, Ford, T. Rowe
- Rivian to put electric SUV, pick-up truck into production soon
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Rivian Automotive Inc., the electric-truck startup backed by Amazon.com Inc. and Ford Motor Co., will provide the underpinnings for a premium, high-performance electric Ford vehicle, its top executive said.
“In Ford’s case, we provide the platform.” Rivian Chief Executive Officer R. J. Scaringe said in an interview on Saturday. “They will provide the top hat, the body and the interior.”