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Rivian’s Normal Plant Takes Damage from Overnight Storms [Update]
Severe weather through Central Illinois last night reached Rivian's Normal plant, with early photos showing a section of roof caved in on Building 2, the newer addition tied to R2 assembly. The extent of the damage isn't clear yet, and we're holding off on speculation until Rivian or the town puts out something official.
Rivian Commercial Van Had Its Best Quarter Ever and Almost Nobody Noticed
Rivian just had its best commercial van quarter ever and it barely made a ripple. More than double the sales year over year, and the conversation is still almost entirely R2. The van is holding the floor while the new stuff finds its footing, and it's not getting nearly enough credit for it.
Rivian’s Color Options Keep Shrinking and the Bold Colors Are Paying the Price
Rivian's R1 color palette has been quietly shrinking for two years, and the options disappearing aren't the boring ones. Compass Yellow, Limestone, El Cap Granite, and a too-brief run of Borealis are all gone, replaced by another shade of grey. Here's a look at what we've lost and where things stand today.
Rivian and Redwood Materials Are Turning Old Battery Packs Into Factory Power in Normal
Rivian and Redwood Materials are deploying a 10 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system at the Normal, Illinois plant, powered by more than 100 second-life Rivian battery packs. It's the largest repurposed battery energy storage system at any U.S. auto manufacturer, and it's designed to cut energy costs by reducing how much grid power the factory needs during peak demand.