Volkswagen Boosts Rivian Partnership with $800M bet on Cutting-edge EV tech
Volkswagen AG has deepened its partnership with Rivian Automotive Inc, investing an additional $800 million in the American electric vehicle (EV) company. The commitment highlights Volkswagen’s support despite a slowdown in EV demand and potential policy shifts under the incoming…
Rivian Pauses Production of Amazon’s Electric Vans Amid Parts Shortage
Rivian Automotive Inc. recently announced the temporary suspension of its electric delivery van production at its Normal, Illinois plant. This halt has been attributed to a shortage of parts, significantly impacting their operations amid already existing supply chain challenges. This…
Automaker Rivian Pauses Construction of Its $5 Billion Electric Truck Plant in Georgia
The CEO of Rivian Automotive announced Thursday that the electric truck maker is pausing construction of its $5 billion manufacturing plant in Georgia to speed production and save money. California-based Rivian had planned to start building its new R2 midsize…
AT&T ORDERS ELECTRIC VEHICLES FROM RIVIAN
An Irvine-based electric vehicle maker will provide custom vans, trucks and SUVs to AT&T under a new program aimed at cutting carbon emissions and improving safety. Rivian Automotive will begin supplying its state-of-the-art commercial vans and R1 trucks to AT&T’s…
Clayco Nabs $5B Rivian EV Factory Project in Georgia
American automaker Rivian has selected Chicago-based construction firm Clayco to build its $5 billion EV manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs, Georgia, according to a company press release. The 1,800-acre complex will sit about 40 minutes from Atlanta, and will produce…
AT&T to Buy Rivian Electric Vehicles in Pilot Deal to Cut Cost
US wireless carrier AT&T will purchase some electric vehicles from startup Rivian in a pilot program to evaluate ways to reduce cost, cut carbon emissions and improve safety, the companies said on Thursday. The deal is the first for Rivian…
Amazon Reaches 10,000 Rivian Electric Delivery Vans in U.S.
Amazon announced a significant expansion of its electric delivery van fleet from Rivian at an event in Seattle on Tuesday afternoon. Details: The company says it now has 10,000 of its co-created vehicles — with a range of up to…
American EV manufacturer Rivian Set To Open First Canadian Showroom In Metro Vancouver
The American electric car manufacturer, Rivian, will be opening its first physical space in Canada at the Amazing Brentwood on Friday, July 28 for interested buyers to get a touch and feel of the vehicle before purchase. The U.S. automaker…
Rivian CEO Has Encouraging Words About EV Production, Expanding Into Europe
Rivian hit a “turning point” in the second quarter, crushing estimates by delivering 12,640 and producing nearly 14,000 electric vehicles. After a slow start to the year, building 9,395 EVs in the first quarter, Rivian said it was as expected due to…
Amazon Rolls Out Electric Vehicles In Germany
E-commerce giant Amazon will deploy its first European vans from U.S. electric vehicle maker Rivian in Germany over the coming weeks as part of long-term plans to electrify its transportation network. Amazon said 300 electric vans will hit the roads in the Munich, Berlin,…
