Rivian May Build Its Own Lidar Sensor For The R2 In The U.S.

• Rivian is considering making its own lidar sensors for future R2 versions.
• CEO RJ Scaringe said a partnership with a Chinese company is possible.
• A lidar sensor can create detailed images of a car’s surroundings, boosting automated driving capabilities.

Rivian may manufacture its own lidar sensors in the United States, CEO RJ Scaringe told Reuters in an interview yesterday. If the plan works, the R2 mid-size electric SUV will become the first mass-market American EV fitted with a lidar sensor manufactured domestically.