The global transportation landscape is undergoing a significant structural realignment, driven by the migration of high-performance automotive engineering into the micromobility sector and the pursuit of supply chain independence in electric vehicle (EV) propulsion.Central to this transition is ALSO Inc. , a technology startup spun off from Rivian Automotive in March 2025. ALSO has rapidly achieved "unicorn" status, reaching a valuation of over $1 billion by March 2026.