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

The new company, called Also, will likely focus on small, lightweight vehicles such as e-bikes and scooters. Buzzy EV-maker Rivian just spun a secret team of in-house innovators into a brand new company with a focus on micromobility.

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.