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Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to lead R2, R3 EV platform development

Baua Electric

Rivian hired former Mercedes-Benz exec Arnehelm Mittelbach in November as its first plant manager for its new Georgia facility, where R2 will be built. Mittelbach brings over 20 years of experience from Mercedes, serving as plant manager in East London and South Africa. However, it isn’t planned to launch until 2026.

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

Green Car Congress

Data Driven Insurance, London. Using Georgia Tech-owned golf carts to prove out the technology, a person sitting in a remote location can access real-time video streamed over LTE to drive the carts. The outcome could be a more affordable and effective way to share or park vehicles using a remote “valet.”.

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