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Rivian Spins out Micromobility Business into New Startup—Also, Inc.
IRVINE, Calif., March 26, 2025--Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) today announced it has spun out its micromobility business into a new company: Also, Inc. Also will focus on small, lightweight vehicles that are designed to meet the global mobility transportation challenges of today and tomorrow.
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