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DoorDash Taps Rivian Spinoff Also for Autonomous Deliveries
31 Mar
Summary
- DoorDash is partnering with Also, a Rivian spinoff, for autonomous delivery.
- Also's TM-Q vehicle is a four-wheeled EV designed for cargo, fitting bike lanes.
- The partnership aims to deploy autonomous vehicles in areas not yet fully solved.
DoorDash is enhancing its autonomous delivery capabilities by forming a strategic partnership with Also, a recent spinoff from Rivian. The delivery giant is making an investment in Also with the explicit goal of developing and accelerating the deployment of autonomous delivery solutions on a large scale.
Also's focus includes vehicles designed to navigate complex urban environments. Notably, the TM-Q is a four-wheeled electric vehicle engineered to carry cargo while still being compact enough for bike lanes. This partnership aims to address delivery challenges in areas that have not yet been fully optimized.
As part of the agreement, Stanley Tang, co-founder of DoorDash, will join Also's board as an observer. This collaboration also places Also's valuation at over $1 billion, according to reports.
