Sep 14, 2022 / 03:15PM GMT
Mark Trevor Delaney - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division - Equity Analyst
Okay. Great. We're going to go ahead and get started. My name is Mark Delaney, and I cover Rivian for Goldman Sachs. I'm very pleased to have with us today, RJ Scaringe, the CEO and Founder of Rivian. Thanks for joining us.
Robert Joseph Scaringe - Rivian Automotive, Inc. - Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board
Thanks. Great to be here.
Questions and Answers:
Mark Trevor Delaney - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division - Equity AnalystLook, I wanted to kick it off on the broader industry backdrop and what Rivian has been seeing. The company since continued to report strong preorders. You mentioned that on your last earnings call, and that's despite the weaker macroeconomic backdrop. Why do you think that's been the case? And do you think it's sustainable?
Robert Joseph Scaringe - Rivian Automotive, Inc. - Founder, CEO & Chairman of the Board
Yes. I think broadly, we're