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Rivian, a smaller player in the electric vehicle market, has secured a significant deal with Uber to supply up to fifty thousand autonomous robotaxis by 2031. This move could potentially boost Rivians growth potential compared to Teslas trillion-dollar status. Rivian, which started in 2009, focuses on rugged electric trucks and SUVs. Despite a dip in deliveries in 2025, the company aims for sixty-two thousand to sixty-seven thousand deliveries in 2026. Tesla, on the other hand, shipped one point six three million vehicles in 2025, but profits plunged due to price cuts and competition. Tesla is now shifting gears under Elon Musk, focusing on Optimus humanoid robots, while Rivian sticks to vehicles, boosted by the Uber deal. Both companies face EV slowdowns, but falling gas prices could spark a rebound.

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