Rivian is shaking up the EV world by making lidar—a super-advanced laser sensor—affordable for regular drivers. Their autonomy chief says the price drop is so wild, it’s now a ‘no-brainer’ for safer self-driving cars. Unlike Tesla’s camera-only vibe, Rivian’s going all-in with lidar, cameras, and radar for extra safety. Their new R2 SUV will be the first to get this tech, aiming for full self-driving and more choices under $50K. Big moves! #Cars #Rivian #EVs