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Rivian wins massive incentive package for R2 vehicle production in Illinois

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Rivian has won a massive $827 million incentive package from the State of Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, which will be used to expand the R2 production facility in Normal, Illinois. We look forward to continuing our close partnership and building upon the success we have enjoyed.”

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Rivian aims for 155,000 of its $45,000 R2 electric SUVs in Illinois

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Just after the reveal of its more affordable R2, R3, and R3X models in March, Rivian announced plans to rejigger its production capacity at its existing plant in Illinois, to accommodate the R2 electric SUV at that plant instead of an even larger one in Georgia that remains on the drawing board.

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Rivian R2 production, Kia EV3 debut date, Eli Zero: Today’s Car News

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Rivian revamps its Illinois plant for R2 production. Rivian is rejiggering the production capacity of its plant in Normal, Illinois, to accommodate up to 155,000 of its more affordable R2 SUVs annually. Kia confirms the EV3 for production. EVs are already having a big effect on gasoline demand.

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Kia will beat Rivian and Tesla into affordable mass-market EVs

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Although Rivian and Tesla are making headlines with planned expansions into mass-market electric vehicles, Kia is set to launch two affordable EVs of its own. More affordable EVs are coming Rivian unveiled its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV Thursday. One of them, the Kia EV3, is expected to launch by the end of the year.

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Rivian lays off workforce for the second time in 2024

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Some analysts believe the future of the EV market lies in more affordable and reliable electric vehicles. Last month, Rivian announced it would shut down its factory in Normal , Illinois, in April to retool its production line.

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The Jeep Renegade Will Soon Leave the U.S. and Canada

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and Canada after several years of declining sales, ending the run of its most affordable model. The Jeep Cherokee departed earlier this year to make way for a new vehicle line at its Belvidere Assembly Plant in Illinois, which is expected to be a pickup truck. Jeep is killing the Renegade in the U.S.

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Tesla boosts its data collection team with hiring ramp for Prototype Vehicle Operators

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It is also expected to be very similar to the highly-anticipated affordable Tesla that will eventually be built in Giga Mexico. The dedicated Robotaxi is expected to be the first vehicle that will be built on Tesla’s next-generation platform. If you have any tips, contact me at maria@teslarati.com or via X @Writer_01001101.