"Rivian Automotive, the electric-truck startup backed by Amazon and Ford, will provide the skateboard platform- including motor, battery pack, computer systems, and wheels- for a premium, high-performance electric Ford vehicle. Ford will be developing the top hat, the body, and the interior. Ford invested in Rivian in April 2019, looking to develop products using Rivian’s technology. Rivian at its end, is looking for alliances to grow beyond its own consumer electric vehicle offering. Rivian will also be building a fleet of electric delivery vehicles for Amazon by September 2021. Clearly Rivian’s strategy is broadening its revenue streams, volume and profitability beyond its own offerings as a hedge against changing customer preferences or facing economic downturns." – Vinay Piparsania