​The electric vehicle boom is changing how cars get made in America, and Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) is leading the charge with smart tech moves. This California company has racked up wins heading into 2026. In December 2025, Rivian showed off its own custom chip and new self-driving tech at its first Autonomy & AI Day stuff they built over two years that works separately from their Volkswagen deal. Just before that, they announced $330,000 in school partnerships with Georgia Tech, University of Georgia ...