After ditching its electric-vehicle plans,Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) could be rekindling interest in the segment, if rumors are anything to go by. A report said late Monday that Cupertino was in talks to forge a partnership with Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN). What Happened: Apple is “assessing the possibility of teaming up with a certain U.S. EV startup, and Rivian is a very likely candidate,” said Digitimes in a paywalled article, 9to5Mac reported. The rumor’s originator, however, carried scant details and cited speculation among the supply chain. Apple and Rivian did not immediately r…