Rivian Earnings, Waymo-Toyota Alliance, and Ford’s V2H Bet: This Week in Electric Mobility

This week’s Electrek Podcast breaks down major developments in sustainable transport. Rivian reported its latest quarterly earnings, with investors watching production numbers and cash burn closely as the EV maker pushes toward profitability. Meanwhile, autonomous driving took a significant step as Waymo announced a partnership with Toyota, combining the tech firm’s self-driving software with the automaker’s manufacturing scale to deploy robotaxis. Ford is betting on vehicle-to-home (V2H) technology for its upcoming Fathom electric pickup truck, allowing owners to power their homes during outages or peak pricing. These stories signal a maturing EV market, where legacy automakers, tech giants, and startups are forming strategic alliances and expanding vehicle utility beyond transportation. The convergence of autonomy, energy resilience, and financial discipline will shape the next phase of electrification.