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Rivian Taps Tesla Cybercab Veteran to Lead R2 Assembly

October 15, 2026

By Nehal Malik

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Rivian has hired one of the people behind Tesla’s Cybercab production line to lead assembly of its new R2 platform. Jody Kerns, who served as Senior Manager of Cybercab General Assembly at Giga Texas, announced on LinkedIn that they’re joining Rivian as Director of General Assembly for the R2 program in Normal, Illinois.

“Our goal is ambitious: to help make the Rivian R2 the best electric SUV in the market,” Kerns wrote.

From Cybercab to R2

Kerns joined Tesla in January 2024 as an End of Line manager before taking over Cybercab general assembly earlier this year. In the farewell post, Kerns pointed to team achievements “from the WEOL project to the launch of the Cybercab.”

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Before Tesla, Kerns spent more than 14 years at Volkswagen of America, eventually becoming Director of Assembly. Volkswagen has also invested more than $5 billion in Rivian, and the two have a software joint venture.

At Rivian, Kerns replaces Alborz Monzavi, who held the R2 general assembly role until September and has since joined a footwear company. Rivian hasn’t publicly announced the hire.

Rivian Is Ramping Up R2 Production

The timing makes sense. Rivian has seen healthy R2 demand since deliveries began in early June, to the point that it added a second R2 production shift at its Normal, Illinois, factory. A third shift is planned for 2027.

Output should only climb from here. Rivian plans to launch the R2 Premium in late 2026, followed by two Standard variants next year, including a $45,000 model. The R2 is built in a 1.1 million-square-foot expansion at the Normal factory, which Rivian says can support up to 155,000 R2s per year.

Tesla’s Cybercab Keeps Scaling

Kerns leaves Tesla as Cybercab production picks up. Tesla now has more than 300 active Cybercabs in Austin, with Dallas next in line for rides, and it recently built its first Cybercab with in-house battery materials.

Tesla hasn’t commented on Kerns’ departure. With R2 volume set to grow and new trims on the way, Kerns’ experience launching a new vehicle line at Giga Texas could help Rivian keep its ramp on track.

You Can Now Earn Money by Sharing Your Starlink Connection

October 14, 2026

By Nehal Malik

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SpaceX is giving Starlink owners a way to make money from their internet connection. Its new Starlink for Communities program, shared on X by Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), “lets you earn money by providing Starlink internet to your neighbors or people nearby.”

Instead of everyone in an area paying for their own Starlink subscription, one host sets up a Starlink Kit, and nearby users pay for access when and for however long they need it. The host earns money from every connection.

How Starlink for Communities Works

According to Starlink’s official program page, “One Starlink Kit delivers high-speed internet to multiple users nearby.” Getting started takes three steps:

Order a Starlink Kit, which arrives ready for shared use.
Set it up where demand is highest, ideally a location with multiple homes or users nearby. Starlink provides setup instructions.
Earn income each month as community members connect.

Hosts don’t have to deal with the backend. Starlink handles payments, user access, and connectivity, so hosts only need to set up their site. If demand grows, they can extend coverage with additional Starlink routers or Kits.

Hour, Day, Week, and Month Passes

Users don’t need a long-term plan. They pay only for the access they need with one of four passes:

Hour Pass: One hour of access for one device, meant for quick sessions or one-time use.
Day Pass: 24 hours for one device, for a workday or a day of travel.
Week Pass: Seven days for one device, for short stays or occasional use.
Month Pass: One month for up to four devices, for regular users who need consistent access.

The Starlink for Communities page doesn’t list pricing for the passes yet or how much of each payment goes to the host.

Who Can Host a Starlink Community Site

Starlink says anyone who sees an opportunity to bring connectivity to the people around them can participate. That includes property owners, business owners, and local entrepreneurs with nearby demand. The program could suit apartment complexes, campgrounds, rural communities, and cafes, and interested hosts can apply on Starlink’s website.

The program follows the launch of Starlink’s new V5 residential dish, which launched this summer with speeds of 375+ Mbps in a smaller, more efficient design. It’s also part of a bigger push into connectivity. SpaceX recently acquired spectrum to make Starlink Mobile a U.S. phone carrier, putting it in direct competition with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

Starlink for Communities turns individual Starlink subscribers into small, local internet providers. Once Starlink shares pricing and revenue-sharing details, it should be easier to tell how much hosts can actually earn.