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Rivian offshoot Also ramps up deliveries of its modular electric bikes
Also, Rivian’s micromobility spinoff, is beginning to deliver its modular TM-B electric bikes after delays caused by component shortages and production challenges. President Chris Yu says shipments are now increasing, a key step for a young company whose designs and software make production more complex than assembling a conventional bike.
The shortages included circuit-board materials also needed by AI server makers, while US e-bike regulations and customer communication added further difficulties. Also has not disclosed how many bikes it has delivered; some customers have reported delays, and early riders have encountered minor software problems. The company is also preparing standard and performance TM-B models and developing the TM-Q delivery vehicle.
In short
- Also says TM-B deliveries are increasing after supply delays.
- AI server demand contributed to shortages of key components.
- The company is also pursuing commercial electric delivery vehicles.
Explained simply
Also is a company spun off from Rivian, the US electric vehicle maker, to develop smaller electric transport. Its TM-B is an electric bike built from modular parts, with software features that add complexity to making and delivering it.
The company has faced shortages of electronic components and challenges adapting its bikes to US rules for electric bicycles. It has not said how many TM-Bs have reached customers, and some buyers have reported delays. Also is also working on different versions of the bike and an electric delivery vehicle.
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Originally published by The Verge as “Rivian spinoff Also wants to reinvent the wheel — but first, it has to ship”.