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Teslarati
MAY 2, 2024
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.”
Baua Electric
MAY 8, 2024
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.
Baua Electric
MAY 8, 2024
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 has confirmed that its compact EV3 electric SUV is production-bound and will arrive next year.
Baua Electric
MARCH 8, 2024
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. Kia has found recent success with its first three-row EV9 electric SUV.
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 5, 2023
and Canada after several years of declining sales, ending the run of its most affordable model. The Fiat 500X-based SUV will continue in the Asia Pacific region, Europe, Mexico, and South America, where the brand said the Renegade is “core to our business.” Maybe not the most impactful or exciting era, but the end, nonetheless.
Teslarati
APRIL 19, 2024
Some analysts believe the future of the EV market lies in more affordable and reliable electric vehicles. 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.
Baua Electric
MARCH 6, 2024
Rivian (RIVN) is dropping a shift at its Normal, Illinois, EV manufacturing plant next month, but not because of a lack of demand. Rivian will introduce its highly-anticipated R2 electric SUV on Thursday, March 7. After establishing itself as a true luxury EV brand, Rivian’s more affordable R2 will help it reach new markets.
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