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VW will invest up to $5 billion in Rivian as part of new EV joint venture
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This is a most excellent place for technology news and articles.
Don't worry, I don't think you are. I just think there's a reason they admitted so easily. Probably just another calculated fallout to save all their other brands from their own mini backlash which would ultimately cause more damage.
But yes, the whole industry is a dumpster fire when it comes to regulations and also lobbying.