Rivian Spinoff Also Halts Kenyan E-Moto Project to Focus on Autonomous Tech
Rivian spinoff Also has walked away from its electric motorcycle project in Kenya. Co-founder and president Chris Yu stated that the company chose to end the initiative to prioritize autonomous vehicles.
The micromobility brand Also, which was quietly spun off from luxury electric vehicle maker Rivian, has discontinued its electric motorcycle project in Kenya. According to company co-founder and president Chris Yu, the decision was made in order to shift focus toward autonomous vehicles.
The spinout had previously attracted attention from observers questioning whether the luxury EV manufacturer had taken on too much. Despite stepping away from the Kenyan e-moto initiative, Yu maintains that the brand is moving forward with its broader plans.
Moving ahead, Also continues to work on its core objectives under Yu's leadership. The company has not yet detailed its upcoming product timelines or specific autonomous vehicle developments following the closure of the East African project.
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