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Rivian R1S, R1T: Quad-Motor vs. Dual-Motor EVs compared

Green Car Reports

Earlier this year, Rivian expanded its plant in Normal, Illinois by nearly 20% to manufacture its Enduro drive unit.

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Rivian (RIVN) adds R1S SUV to lease program and expands to additional states

Baua Electric

Two months after first introducing its first-ever lease program for the R1T pickup, Rivian has expanded the offers to now include its other flagship EV – the R1S SUV. At the time, we reported Rivian’s plans to expand the lease program to custom-built R1Ts and, eventually, R1S SUVs. That brings the total to 16 states in all.

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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. And will there be a new battery plant in Illinois? Electric car fires are less frequent than gasoline car fires, but there’s some nuance. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Rivian lays off workforce for the second time in 2024

Teslarati

Ford, General Motors, and Hyundai are a few automakers considering hybrid production in the United States. Automakers are starting to develop smaller SUVs and expand EV charging infrastructure to address consumer concerns and needs They have also focused on reducing costs.

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Rivian announces Q2 2023 earnings call schedule

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In Q2 2023, Rivian produced approximately 13,992 vehicles at its manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois. The second quarter production and delivery results include Rivian’s R1T pickup, R1S SUV, and all-electric Amazon delivery van. Meanwhile, the Rivian R1S SUV starts with the Adventure Package at $78,000.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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In select markets within Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, Arcadia’s platform connects qualifying customers to community solar projects in their area. It was joined last year by the e-tron Sportback, which blends the utility of an SUV with a coupe-like design.

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Report: Mitsubishi Motors to cut US output 55%

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The Nikkei reports that Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will reduce the output capacity of its US plant in Illinois by 55% to 50,000 units, from its current annual capacity of 110,000 units. To improve its bottom line, Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc., which operates the plant, has carried out a series of layoffs since fiscal 2004.