Can Rivian Self Driving Edge Past Tesla and Waymo? - IEEE Spectrum

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Rivian plans to launch its Level‑2+ Autonomy+ system by late 2026, using custom silicon chips to eventually deliver Level 4 self‑driving for consumer cars and robotaxis.

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