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How New Auto Tariffs Could Impact Rivian
Starting April 2nd, the U.S. is slapping a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks. That’s bad news for foreign automakers—but Rivian? Not so much. Since Rivian builds its EVs in Illinois, the tariffs won’t hit them directly. In fact, they might benefit. Imported EVs just got pricier, which could make the R1T and R1S look like a better deal to buyers weighing their options. But there’s a catch. Rivian still depends on parts from overseas. If those components…
RivianTrackr Hangouts Debut: JerryRigEverything Talks Rivian Ownership, Tesla Breakups, and EV Future
In the very first episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I sit down with Zack Nelson (aka JerryRigEverything) to talk all things EV—from life with his Rivian to his thoughts on Scout, Telo, Tesla, and that now-infamous Cybertruck video. We dig into what it’s actually like owning a Rivian,, how the community reacts to honesty, and where he thinks the industry is headed plus why he’s getting rid of his Tesla vehicles in 2025. Zack doesn’t hold back—and that’s exactly why we…
Rivian’s New Spinoff ‘Also’ Will Make High-Tech E-Bikes
Before RJ Scaringe was building electric trucks, he was thinking about tiny EVs. Now that idea is finally coming to life with Also, a new Rivian spin-off focused on affordable, small-form electric vehicles — starting with something that sounds a lot like a smart e-bike. Also is no side hustle. It’s a fully separate company backed by $105 million and run by a 70-person dream team from places like Apple, Tesla, Google, and Specialized. Rivian still owns a piece, Scaringe is…
Rivian Shares Update on R2 Production Progress in Normal
Rivian just dropped a fresh update on the R2 buildout—and it’s clear they’re pushing hard to stay on track for a 2026 launch. Shared via email and their website, the update highlights major progress on construction at their Normal, Illinois plant and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the company is making R2 a reality. The R2 will be produced at Rivian’s existing 4.3 million sq. ft. manufacturing plant, where the R1S, R1T, and commercial vans are already being built.…
First Rivian R2 Gets E-Coat, RJ Teases Launch Green
RJ just gave us a sneak peek at something pretty cool: the very first R2 body getting its e-coat treatment at Rivian’s Normal, Illinois factory. He posted a few photos of the process, and in true RJ fashion, dropped a fun little detail. The greenish color of the e-coat liquid? That’s actually what inspired Rivian’s original Launch Green paint for the R1. And now, he’s hinting that R2 might get its own version of Launch Green too. It’s not official…