{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Micromobility Podcast","title":"ALSO - Rivian's Big Bet on Micromobility with Chris Yu, Co-founder & President of ALSO","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3172,"description":"On this week’s Micromobility Podcast, Prabin Joel Jones sits down with Chris Yu, Co-Founder and President of ALSO, the Rivian spin-off bringing a fresh wave of ambition into micromobility.Chris explains why ALSO was created, why Rivian saw an opportunity beyond cars, and why the company believes smaller electric vehicles will play a central role in the future of transportation. They dive into ALSO’s new products, including the TMB e-bike and TMQ pedal quad, and unpack the thinking behind the company’s vertically integrated, software-defined approach.The conversation covers DreamRide pedal-by-wire technology, custom motors, battery safety, modular design, predictive maintenance, distribution strategy, and why Chris believes micromobility is far from a saturated market.They also discuss urban transformation, mode shift, quick commerce, and why Chris sees a massive global opportunity across both consumer and commercial vehicles.Topics covered:Why Rivian launched ALSOThe meaning behind the ALSO nameWhy “small is inevitable”The TMB e-bike and TMQ pedal quadDreamRide pedal-by-wire technologyWhy ALSO built its own motors, battery system, display, and software stackPredictive maintenance and EV-style diagnosticsDirect-to-consumer vs retail distributionEurope vs US market opportunityA message for founders still building in micromobility","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/at7G3gxGDWglvTJ3FfhPtfaxPELHBPmCFC9m1Fl166c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZjFh/Y2JhNjg4Mzg5MzJi/ZGJlMGFmNjA4ZjU4/NzMzOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}