electric vehicles

Uber to invest up to $1.25 billion in EV maker Rivian in deal to launch 50,000 robotaxis

2026-03-20 10:30:00 UTC

Uber plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian as part of a deal to deploy up to 50,000 robotaxis in several countries through 2031.

Uber and Rivian plan to bring robotaxis to California

2026-03-20 10:30:00 UTC

Uber plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian through 2031 to bring robotaxis to San Francisco and other cities.

Uber to Buy Rivian Vehicles for Use as Driverless Taxis

2026-03-20 10:30:00 UTC

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An electric vehicle (EV) is a vehicle propelled mostly by electric power. EVs encompass road (cars, buses, trucks and personal transporters), rail (trains, trams and monorails), boats and submersibles, aircraft (fixed-wing and multirotors) and spacecraft.

EVs originated in the late 19th century. Electricity was among the preferred methods for powering early motor vehicles because it was quieter, provided comfort, and ease of operation. However, its limited range hindered mass adoption throughout the 20th century. Internal combustion engines were the dominant propulsion mechanisms for cars and trucks for about 100 years, although electricity-powered locomotion became commonplace in other vehicle types, such as overhead line-powered mass transit vehicles, as well as special purpose vehicles such as mobility scooters.