The International Automotive Markets have been similar, yet different. Pre - EV Ford failed in India; Pre-EV Tata failed in Asia. Yet Pre-EV Toyota and Honda seem to be successful everywhere. Is Rivian going to be successful as an EV manufacturer? That is a great question if you are an investor. Ford can raise cash and so can Tata - yet they failed in specific markets with Internal Combustion Engines (ICE). But Rivian has lots of Cash to invest and compete in the EV market. Question(s) for discussion: What general external forces will assist or prevent a company like Rivian to 'win' the race to successfully compete in the EV market - just cash; or some combination of cash, luck, quality, or Battery technology; or Brand; or Distribution; or Marketing; or Government subsidies or what