Baua Electric

MAY 8, 2024

Kia confirms the EV3 for production. 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. EVs are already having a big effect on gasoline demand.

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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.

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Electrek

APRIL 7, 2023

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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Baua Electric

JUNE 1, 2023

Mark Shackelford and Paul Kechnie, companions representing Midwest and Texas areas for buy-sell company Efficiency Brokerage Products and services, additionally of Irvine, Calif., The post Ed Morse Car bolsters Illinois footprint appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. facilitated the Might 22 transaction.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Rivian has started making R1T electric trucks for customers at its Illinois plant, the company revealed on. And Rivian is making—but not yet delivering—its electric trucks. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Teslarati

APRIL 1, 2021

Lucid Motors and Rivian were sued by the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association, and some individual franchised auto dealerships in the state for selling vehicles directly to consumers. The Illinois Vehicle Code and the Illinois Motor Vehicle Franchise Act were cited in the lawsuit.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 1, 2023

The Lion Electric Company recently completed production of its first lithium-ion battery pack at the company’s battery manufacturing facility located in Mirabel, Québec. Final certification of the first battery pack is expected in the first quarter of 2023, followed by a gradual ramp up of production in 2023.

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Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 2, 2024

Electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive today announced production totals for the quarter and full-year ending December 31, 2023. The company produced 17,541 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, up 7.5% The company produced 17,541 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, up 7.5%

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Teslarati

MAY 6, 2024

” By February 2024, news broke that Apple allegedly stopped developing its own electric vehicle. Rivian is making some good headway toward R2 production. Earlier this month, Rivian won a massive $827 million incentive package from the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity in the State of Illinois.

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Electrek

MARCH 27, 2023

Rivian (RIVN) is planning to boost EV production by moving some of its engineers closer to its Illinois factory, according to the Wall Street Journal. more… The post Rivian (RIVN) bets on employee relocation to boost EV production at plant appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is set to gain additional duties related to product oversight ahead of the automaker’s plans for its next-generation electric vehicle (EV). “I want to stay as close to the development of our products as possible,” Scaringe wrote in the email. “My “Nick will be advising through 2024.”

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Teslarati

JUNE 16, 2024

On Thursday, the electric vehicle (EV) maker said it would be getting rid of a “small number” of salary roles at the company, as reported by Central Illinois Proud. Rivian spokeswoman Kelli Felker told the publication about the news, though it was not disclosed how many positions the company planned to eliminate.

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Electrek

MARCH 25, 2024

Alcoholic drinks giant Diageo will replace natural gas-fired heat with Rondo Energy’s Heat Batteries at its production sites in Kentucky and Illinois.

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Electrek

APRIL 8, 2024

Rivian (RIVN) officially shut down production at its Normal, Illinois plant as the EV maker prepares for its next growth phase. The company is upgrading the facility to cut costs and improve efficiency as it looks to expand the brand.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Rivian is laying off some of its in-house battery workers at its factory in Normal, Illinois, including the company’s head of cell engineering. Earlier this week, a report from The Information revealed that Rivian is laying off roughly 20 workers on its in-house battery cell development team at the Illinois factory.

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Teslarati

MARCH 7, 2024

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. Profitability is now the focus for Rivian, as it is still working to ramp and scale production.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 3, 2023

Rivian ( NASDAQ: RIVN ) said it produced 10,020 vehicles in Q4 2022 and delivered 8,054 during the same period, putting the automaker just shy of its 25,000 unit production goal for the year. Vehicle production at the Normal, Illinois production plant was free of drama, or at least it appears, through the year’s final three months.

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Teslarati

MAY 1, 2023

With considerable manufacturing headwinds , which have significantly limited Rivian’s production ramp, some believe Rivian is reaching out for third-party help. With high aspirations of a production overhaul this year and next, along with an all-new vehicle design, this aid could be critical to the automaker’s plans.

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Teslarati

MAY 7, 2024

Rivian wins massive incentive package for R2 vehicle production in Illinois “Our vehicles driven more than 900 million cumulative miles, and our brand awareness and market position continues to grow,” Scaringe said during the call. What are your thoughts?

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Teslarati

JANUARY 27, 2022

Rivian is reportedly planning to boost production of the R1T all-electric pickup by 300 percent, from around 50 units per week to 200 units per week, according to Bloomberg. Rivian started limited production of the R1T during Q3 2021 and completed the first deliveries just before Q4 began. The news sent Rivian shares upward around 8%.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 10, 2022

A Stellantis-owned Jeep production facility in Illinois will be ceasing production and laying off over 1,000 workers as the automaker looks to cut costs ahead of its EV transition. The company has now specified that production at the plant will be completely halted by the end of February next year.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 17, 2021

Rivian opened its doors to visitors last weekend and welcomed people to take a peek inside its production facility in Normal, Illinois. Rivian forum member Ducktruck visited the EV maker’s production plant last weekend. Unfortunately, the cacophony of production sounds prevented video viewers from hearing what he had to say.

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Electrek

JANUARY 26, 2022

American automaker Rivian reportedly halted its production lines in Illinois to fix some issues and streamline its manufacturing processes. After a difficult start to R1T production amidst COVID-19 and supply chain shortages, Rivian looks to hit higher output targets, aiming for 200 deliverable EVs a week.

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Teslarati

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Rivian may only be starting its initial production activities, but the company has already announced some of its ambitious goals for the end of the decade. So far, Rivian has a working electric vehicle plant in Normal, Illinois, though the company has announced its intentions to launch a second US factory in the future.

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Teslarati

MARCH 10, 2022

Not only did it start production and deliveries of all three of its vehicles, but it also had its flagship pickup, the R1T, voted as MotorTrend’s 2022 Truck of the Year. Additionally, Rivian announced it would build a new manufacturing facility in the United States in Georgia. The stock closed at $41.16 on Thursday.

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Teslarati

MAY 21, 2024

The electric vehicle (EV) maker says that there will be a virtual tour of its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, as hosted by CEO RJ Scaringe. The automaker also gained a huge $827 million incentive package from the state of Illinois earlier this month, in preparation for R2 production at the Normal factory.

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Teslarati

MARCH 27, 2023

Rivian is reportedly asking its manufacturing engineering team to work in person either in Irvine, California, or Normal, Illinois. Now, according to a new report from the Wall Street Journal , Rivian is looking to do the same with its manufacturing engineering team. If you have news tips, email us at tips@teslarati.com !

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Innovation News Network

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign scientists have developed an electron microscopy technique that enhances rechargeable batteries. The post New electron microscopy technique heightens performance of rechargeable batteries appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Electrek

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. The EV maker said it could hit its 2024 production goal with one less shift due to efficiency upgrades at the facility.

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Electric Auto Association

MAY 29, 2021

EV manufacturing Hyundai brings green jobs to Alabama EVs from Hyundai will begin production in Montgomery next year as part of the company's $7.4 Lion Electric announces plans to build electric buses in Joliet, Illinois. billion U.S. investment over the next four years. ElectraMeccanica.

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Electric Cars Report

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Rivian Automotive on Monday announced production totals for the quarter ending September 30, 2023. The company produced 16,304 vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois and delivered 15,564 vehicles during the same period. This is 23% more than in the Q2 2023, raising the total 2023 deliveries to 36,150 EVs.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Rivian is holding a job fair on Saturday at its factory in Normal, Illinois. Those interested in a production role at Rivian are invited to walk in. Careers in battery cell material purchasing, lead global supply managers, senior product managers for the supply chain, and others are just a few. Your feedback is essential.

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Cars That Think

JUNE 28, 2023

That was the case for Melba Crawford , who as a teenager couldn’t wait to leave her family’s farm in Illinois to pursue an engineering career. But during her time as a freshman at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, the aerospace industry went through a period of mass layoffs.

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Teslarati

MARCH 9, 2024

Rivian is now in discussions about a new incentive arrangement with the state of Illinois, after the electric vehicle (EV) maker unveiled its upcoming R2 SUV earlier this week, now set to be built within the state. Once they are finalized, we will update the public on the details of the incentive package.” billion in 2023.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Stellantis agreed to reopen its Belvidere, Illinois facility to build a new pickup model as part of its tentative deal to end the strike. Stellantis officials agreed to give workers better pay and more benefits, and the company will add another 1,000-plus jobs with a new battery production facility in Belvidere.

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Teslarati

APRIL 19, 2024

Ford postpones EV launches to focus on hybrid production Multiple car companies have mentioned a slowdown in EV demand and are considering hybrid production. Ford, General Motors, and Hyundai are a few automakers considering hybrid production in the United States. Tesla and Stellantis are actively laying off workers as well.

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Electrek

AUGUST 30, 2023

Since Rivian began R1T pickup production in 2021, I’ve been trying to get behind the doors of its facility in my native Illinois and only managed to get arrested for trespassing once (kidding).

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