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Rivian wins massive incentive package for R2 vehicle production in Illinois

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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. Rivian’s Georgia plant remains an extremely important part of its strategy to scale production of R2 and R3.

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Rivian approved to expand its factory in Normal, Illinois

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Electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian has gained approval from the town of Normal, Illinois, to expand its factory as it prepares for production of its next-generation platform. million square feet and prepare the automaker for production of the upcoming R2 EV platform. You can watch the full Normal Town Council meeting below.

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Rivian executive reveals massive cost-savings from re-tooling Illinois plant

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Rivian has debuted its latest generation of the R1T pickup and R1S SUV, and CEO RJ Scaringe recently told one publication about the company’s massive cost-savings efforts in recent months, following the retooling of its Illinois factory.

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Ram wants to build its 1500 REV electric truck in the US, Illinois says why not here?

Electrek

After Ram owner Stellantis said it plans to build the electric truck in the US, new reports suggest Illinois, home of the recently idled Jeep assembly factory, is pushing to bring production back to the facility and join the future of the industry. appeared first on Electrek.

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Rivian pauses production of Amazon EDV units due to parts shortage

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Rivian paused production of its Electric Delivery Vans (EDVs) for Amazon last week, due to an undisclosed parts shortage. On Friday, a Rivian spokesperson told Reuters that a shortage of parts caused a temporary pause on EDV production. “We expect to recover all missed production.”

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Rivian gets $827m incentives to expand Normal, Illinois factory for R2

Baua Electric

Rivian has secured $827 million worth of incentives from the state of Illinois to expand its main factory in Normal. Rivian’s Normal, Illinois plant is where it builds the R1S and R1T. billion in the short term due to using an existing plant instead of having to build a whole new one.

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Rivian aims to start EV production in Georgia in 2027

Baua Electric

Rivian applied for a federal loan to build its Georgia plant The loan application states Rivian will begin partial operations in Georgia in 2027 Rivian intends to build the R2 and R3 electric SUVs in Georgia Rivian has applied for a U.S. billion and speed up the start of production by moving the R2 to Illinois, Reuters notes.

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