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Rivian-built Lincoln electric SUV project canceled due to "current environment"

Green Car Reports

A Lincoln electric SUV based on Rivian's "skateboard" chassis, and intended to be built at the startup's Illinois factory, has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The news was first reported by Automotive News, and subsequently confirmed by Lincoln and Rivian to Green Car Reports.

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Electric car fires, three-motor Audi E-Tron, Samsung battery plant: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The three-motor versions of the E-Tron SUV and Sportback are almost here. Electric car fires are less frequent than gasoline car fires, but there’s some nuance. And will there be a new battery plant in Illinois? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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

Baua Electric

Rivian revamps its Illinois plant for R2 production. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. 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.

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Rivian reports delay for electric trucks, provides look inside Illinois factory

Green Car Reports

Rivian does expect a pandemic-related delay for the R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV, which were due to be produced starting late this year, the company confirmed to Green Car Reports Wednesday.

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Rivian project shuffled, Polestar 2 safety, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid drive: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Rivian-built Lincoln electric SUV project has been canceled—or at least revamped. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Lincoln electric SUV that was to be co-developed and built by Rivian in Illinois has been canceled. The Polestar 2 will offer some safety firsts.

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Tesla Model 3 braking problems, new electric SUVs, 2-cylinder pickup: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

Which new car won't Consumer Reports recommend? What new company is getting ready to build electric SUVs in Illinois? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 25, 2018.

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Ioniq 6 review; Supercharger cuts; Toyota and Ram fuel-cell trucks: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 11, 2024. In a follow-up Hyundai Ioniq 6 test drive , Green Car Reports found that this electric sedan goes the distance for a competitive price—with more range in the real world, or by ratings, versus the Tesla Model 3.

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