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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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Volkswagen launches Tennessee Valley Authority collaboration with custom build ID.4 SUVs

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen of America is collaborating with the Tennessee Valley Authority as the utility corporation sets a goal of operating a 100% percent electric sedan and SUV fleet by the year 2030. 4 SUVs appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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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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Rivian outlines R2 production location strategy, delays Georgia factory

Teslarati

Today, Rivian unveiled the new, less expensive R2 electric vehicle, a more compact SUV than its R1S. Rivian said that it will initially begin production of the R2 in Normal, Illinois , at its flagship manufacturing facility and plans to essentially delay the construction of the Georgia factory as it navigates financial risks.

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Rivian to build new $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia

Electric Vehicles India

Rivian to build new $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Georgia. Rivian an Amazon-backed electric vehicle maker has announced a new $5 billion electric vehicle factory in Atlanta, Georgia. It will be the second factory in Georgia. The electric automaker will start its production at the new plant in 2024.

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Rivian’s Georgia plant site plan details: 144 chargers, Adventure Trail, and more

Teslarati

It appears that Rivian has some big plans for its upcoming Georgia plant. As could be seen in the plans, Rivian’s Georgia plant has a total proposed square footage of 19,620,000 square feet within a 1,978-acre parcel of land. Rivian Georgia Plant Site Plan by Simon Alvarez on Scribd.

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Hyundai has tentative plans for a new EV plant in the U.S., and it could land in Georgia

Teslarati

South Korean automaker Hyundai is tentatively planning to build a new electric vehicle manufacturing facility in the United States, and it could land in Georgia, where Rivian is planning to build a manufacturing facility. Kia also operates one of the largest automotive production plants in the United States in Western Georgia.

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