#Rivian

Rivian-ன் முதல் production R2, Normal, Illinois-இல் லைனிலிருந்து வந்துள்ளது. புதிய மாதிரியின் launch-ஐ ஆதரிக்கும் நிலையையே tornado சேதம் பாதித்த சில நாட்களிலேயே இது நடந்துள்ளது.

Normal, Illinois-இல் உள்ள தனது assembly plant-இல் 10-MWh energy storage system-க்கு, Rivian 100-க்கும் மேற்பட்ட பயன்படுத்தப்பட்ட EV battery packs-ஐ Redwood Materials-க்கு வழங்கும்.

Rivian is partnering with Redwood Materials to build a second-life battery energy storage system at its Normal, Illinois manufacturing plant, linking EV production with battery reuse.

New side-by-side images of the Rivian R2 and Tesla Model Y offer an early visual comparison of two electric SUVs that will matter in the mainstream EV market.

VW Group of America says software from its Rivian joint venture will be reserved for future platforms, underscoring how central next-generation vehicle architecture has become to its U.S. plans.

Rivian confirms $45,000 starting price for the R2 SUV with 330 miles of range, though the base model won't arrive until late 2027 as higher trims ship first.

Rivian's upcoming R2 crossover represents the company's most critical bet yet — an affordable EV that must succeed for the automaker to achieve sustainable profitability.

Rivian is launching a separate venture focused on compact electric vehicles and alternative mobility solutions, signaling a strategic shift toward urban transportation and smaller form factors.

EV registrations fell 0.4% in the US last year as federal tax credit elimination and rising prices stalled momentum after years of rapid growth.