Podcast: Tesla Robotaxi, Rivian R2 configurator is live, China is taking over EU factories, and more

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- Electrek Podcast discusses updates to Tesla’s robotaxi program, referencing a recent Electrek report on 17 robotaxi crashes.
- Electrek Podcast announces that Rivian’s R2 configurator is now live for customers to customize the upcoming vehicle.
- Electrek Podcast reports that China is moving to take over factories in the European Union, altering manufacturing ownership across Europe.
Why it matters: Tesla's robotaxi program is linked to 17 crashes as reported by Electrek; Rivian's live R2 configurator lets buyers customize the new model; China's takeover of EU factories alters manufacturing ownership across Europe.
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