When Tesla did a platform deal in 2010 for the RAV4 they had at least sold a car to customers. Why would Ford license a drivetrain from a company thats never s

When Tesla did a platform deal in 2010 for the RAV4 they had at least sold a car to customers. Why would Ford license a drivetrain from a company thats never shipped a car when they already have a drivetrain licensing deal with VW (who have at least sold EV’s). I predict Rivian will use the deal with Amazon and Ford as an excuse to “pivot” from shipping any cars to customers, and it’ll be another decade of prototypes and vague licensing deals that dont generate any revenue.