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Rivian will build its next EV manufacturing plant in Georgia

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These initial units were produced at the company’s main manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, where the company is based. However, Fort Worth, Texas, and an unconfirmed location in Georgia , likely to be East of Atlanta, were mentioned with the most enthusiasm. automotive market. pic.twitter.com/RsXPHlKXSb.

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Rivian’s 2nd plant most likely to land in Georgia, stock responds

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A new report claims that Rivian, based in Normal, Illinois, will bring a second electric vehicle manufacturing plant to the United States by building it in Georgia. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution claims that Rivian is already in late-stage discussions to open a plant along Interstate 20, east of Atlanta.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk sounds alarm on Lucid Motors: “They are not long for this world”

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For the most part, Elon Musk is supportive of other electric cars from fellow automakers. Last year, it was reported that Rivian’s planned $5 billion plant is looking at Fort Worth, Texas, as a frontrunner. But in his recent comments, Musk posted a stern warning about a younger competitor — Lucid Motors.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk gives Rivian invaluable advice on manufacturing

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based automotive plant potentially landing in Fort Worth, Texas , Musk stated it might be more beneficial to ramp its first plant before committing to a second one, as unit costs can be difficult to keep affordable in the early manufacturing stages. There will still be bottlenecks due to parts shortages.