What drove your transition from a general car enthusiast to an EV founder?
Replied byRJ Scaringe
Founder & CEO at Rivian
Niche: Technology
Revenue: Approx. $460 Million /month
Location: Irvine, California, United States
Started: 2009
As I grew older, I realized that transportation was at the root of many of society's biggest environmental challenges. I studied how industrial advancements changed human lives and wanted to contribute by making vehicles more sustainable for future generations.
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