Before RJ Scaringe founded Rivian in 2009, he had micromobility on his mind. More than a decade later, his musings took root in a small skunkworks program

While Rivian might be known for electric pickup trucks and SUVs, the manufacturer has been quietly developing e-bikes for years. Rivian announced on Wednesday that the secret venture was spun off into a new micromobility company called Also.

Known as Also will focus on e-bikes as well as three- and four-wheel products including neighborhood EVs and micro cars.