Good article here: http://www.wglt.org/post/big-if-tru...YfY-HvqOuGOg6RVvJHZQNhKn3tH-tyoto4YQ#stream/0
“(Rivian) would be just as happy to sell the platforms, because that’s where most of the value is anyway. They can sell the skateboard platform, or have somebody else utilize it, as opposed to selling the complete vehicle. That would help them utilize that plant and get more production out of it,” Abuelsamid said. “Because they’re on their own, they’d probably struggle to gain much of a foothold (selling vehicles). Truck buyers are notoriously loyal in staying with a brand for many, many years.”
Wonder if Rivian would have major success in simply selling their skateboard platform? Interesting though that I didn't even think of until after this article. I know Atlis was boasting about selling their platform but had no idea Rivian was doing the same. Amazon could essentially electrify their cargo delivering vans and keep Rivian busy.
“(Rivian) would be just as happy to sell the platforms, because that’s where most of the value is anyway. They can sell the skateboard platform, or have somebody else utilize it, as opposed to selling the complete vehicle. That would help them utilize that plant and get more production out of it,” Abuelsamid said. “Because they’re on their own, they’d probably struggle to gain much of a foothold (selling vehicles). Truck buyers are notoriously loyal in staying with a brand for many, many years.”
Wonder if Rivian would have major success in simply selling their skateboard platform? Interesting though that I didn't even think of until after this article. I know Atlis was boasting about selling their platform but had no idea Rivian was doing the same. Amazon could essentially electrify their cargo delivering vans and keep Rivian busy.
