<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Rivian received an additional $1 billion from Volkswagen as part of their joint venture agreement.Volkswagen gains access to Rivian's electrical and software architectures through the deal.Rivian delivered 10,661 vehicles in the latest quarter, marking a 23% decrease from the previous year.Rivian plans to launch a $45,000 R2 crossover in 2026 and aims to increase production with the help of Volkswagen's funding.