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Rivian (RIVN) reaffirms Georgia EV plant commitment as state presses for answers

Electrek

Rivian (RIVN) is still planning to build electric vehicles in Georgia, just not as soon as expected. After delaying construction, Rivian reaffirmed its commitment to an EV manufacturing plant in GA.

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Rivian delays $5B Georgia EV plant to accelerate R2 launch, resulting in $2.25B in savings

Electrek

The EV maker will begin building its new R2 electric SUV at its Normal, Illinois facility to accelerate the launch. Meanwhile, Rivian (RIVN) is delaying construction at its new $5 billion EV plant in Georgia, where the R2 was initially expected to be produced. The delay is not expected to be significant.

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Rivian (RIVN) wins in Georgia as EV maker gets green light to build $5B facility

Electrek

Despite opposition, the Georgia Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal contesting the legitimacy of Rivian’s expected property tax breaks for its new $5 billion EV facility in the state. more… The post Rivian (RIVN) wins in Georgia as EV maker gets green light to build $5B facility appeared first on Electrek.

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Rivian chooses company for Georgia plant construction

Teslarati

Rivian has selected a construction firm to build its new production facility located outside of Atlanta, Georgia. We are proud to play our part in building a future that will help Rivian ‘keep the world adventurous forever,’ while also creating a workplace and community that will thrive for years to come.” Clayco Inc.

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Rivian will build its next EV manufacturing plant in Georgia

Teslarati

Rivian Automotive has chosen Georgia as the location for its next United States production plant. “Building our recently announced second domestic manufacturing facility near Atlanta, Georgia (500,000 targeted annual production capacity with eventual co-located cell production),” Rivian listed in its list of achievements.

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Syensqo spins off from Solvay, builds EV material factory in Georgia – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

After securing a $178-million DOE grant and forming a joint venture with Orbia, Syensqo is building a North American production facility for EV materials in Augusta, Georgia. The new operations will provide material for over 5 million EV batteries per year at full capacity. “We

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Rivian (RIVN) reaffirms Georgia EV plant commitment as state presses for answers

Baua Electric

Rivian (RIVN) is still planning to build electric vehicles in Georgia, just not as soon as expected. After unveiling the R2 last month, a smaller and more affordable electric SUV, Rivian announced it would begin production at its Normal, IL facility rather than its new $5B GA plant. However, not everyone is happy about the move.

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