DoorDash’s autonomous supply plans will get an help from the Rivian spinoff Additionally. On Tuesday, the businesses introduced a strategic partnership during which the supply firm will put money into Additionally. They intend to “develop and speed up deployment of autonomous supply at scale.”
The businesses did not specify which micromobility automobiles might be used. Additionally, which Rivian spun off as a separate firm in 2025, is at the moment centered on fashions that mix pedals and motorized help.
Additionally’s first business product is the $3,500 TM-B e-bike with a digital drivetrain. Seemingly extra tailor-made to DoorDash’s wants is the TM-Q. This four-wheeled EV is designed to haul cargo whereas nonetheless becoming in bike lanes. (Have enjoyable with that, cyclists!) The bigger (business) model, pictured beneath, appears prefer it may haul fairly a couple of meals orders directly.
The TM-Q with its most sturdy modular storage cabin (left) and with none attachments (proper) (Additionally)
In an announcement, Additionally co-founder and president Chris Yu mentioned the partnership will deploy autonomous automobiles in “areas not but totally solved for.” These embody “the intersection of roadways, bike lanes, and highway adjoining areas.” In October, Amazon agreed to purchase hundreds of TM-Q automobiles for last-mile deliveries.
As a part of the deal, DoorDash co-founder Stanley Tang will be part of Additionally as a board observer. TechCrunch studies that the partnership boosts Additionally’s valuation to above $1 billion.
