Rivian News Updates

Business, Technology, Fuel

Rivian Sticks to Q4 Profit Goal Despite Production Setback

The company is on track to meet the closely watched target thanks to a higher mix of premium models boosting revenue per vehicle sold and sales of regulatory credits.

November 7, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

Rivian Faces Delays, Cuts Production After Supplier Misstep

Rivian miscalculated when communicating supply and demand needs with Essex, its sole supplier of what are essentially copper wires that carry the electric current inside EV motors.

October 7, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

Rivian Seeks Federal Loan to Restart EV Plant Construction

New documents show Rivian has applied for a federal loan to help finance the $5 billion electric vehicle factory it plans to build an hour east of Atlanta.

October 7, 2024
Business, Fuel

Rivian Production Head Leaves for Stellantis in Latest Exit

A senior leader at Rivian Automotive’s sole factory plans to leave the company, the latest in a wave of executive departures in recent months at the electric vehicle maker.

August 20, 2024
Business, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight

Rivian Pauses Output of Amazon’s Electric Delivery Van

Rivian Automotive Inc. has paused production of the electric commercial van it makes for Amazon.com Inc. due to a parts shortage in the latest supply chain snafu for the EV maker.

August 16, 2024
Business, Equipment, Fuel

Rivian Holds to Annual Production Goal Unchanged Since 2023

Rivian maintained its full-year vehicle production target and profit-making goal, a sign the electric vehicle maker is filling orders on schedule after retooling its assembly lines.

August 6, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, TCA

German Agency OKs Volkswagen’s Plans to Buy Rivian Stake

BERLIN — The German Federal Cartel Office has approved plans by carmaker Volkswagen to buy a stake in U.S. electric car manufacturer Rivian, it said July 29.

July 29, 2024
Business, Technology, Fuel

Rivian to Form EV Venture With $5 Billion From Volkswagen

Volkswagen will invest $5 billion to form a joint venture with electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive, throwing a lifeline to the startup and giving VW access to Rivian's technology.

June 25, 2024
Business, Fuel

Rivian Sticks With EV Forecast Despite First-Quarter Loss

Rivian Automotive fell short of Wall Street’s earnings expectations to start the year as the automaker works to revamp its manufacturing operations and boost output of electric vehicles.

May 7, 2024
Government, Business, Fuel

Rivian Secures $827 Million in Funding to Expand in Illinois

Rivian Automotive will receive incentives valued at $827 million from Illinois to expand its electric vehicle plant there after the company halted work on a separate facility in Georgia.

May 2, 2024