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Rivian R3 Wins “Design of the Year” at the TopGear 2024 Awards
Rivian’s compact crossover, the R3, has taken center stage at the TopGear.com 2024 Awards, winning the coveted “Design of the Year” title. Described by Top Gear as a “compact crossover mashing together just about every body style and era you can imagine,” the R3 has left an indelible mark on the automotive world with its bold and unconventional design. A Fusion of Eras and Styles The Rivian R3 stands out in the crowded EV market with a design that evokes…
Improved Rivian Key Fob with UWB Tech Coming for Gen 2
Rivian has unveiled a newly redesigned Key Fob for all 2025+ models, bringing functional and aesthetic upgrades. This Gen 2 Key Fob features improved button topography for easier use and a locking carabiner designed to secure the fob during outdoor adventures. One significant addition is ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, which enhances the Key Fob’s precision and security. However, UWB integration makes this new fob incompatible with first-generation Rivian vehicles. The updated Key Fob underscores Rivian’s commitment to refining the ownership experience…
Rivian Secures Conditional $6.6 Billion Loan Commitment to Expand EV Manufacturing in Georgia
TL;DR: Rivian secured a $6.6B DOE loan to build a Georgia plant for R2 and R3 production, creating thousands of jobs. Production starts in 2028. Rivian has announced a conditional commitment for a $6.6 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program. This funding aims to accelerate Rivian’s growth and enhance its role as a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing in the United States. New Georgia Facility to Drive Growth The loan will…
California Prepares State EV Tax Credit as Trump Targets Federal Subsidy
California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to reinstate a state electric vehicle (EV) tax credit if President-elect Donald Trump eliminates the federal $7,500 EV tax credit after taking office. Newsom, a Democrat and vocal critic of Republican policies, aims to revive a program California phased out in 2023 to continue incentivizing EV adoption without federal support. Trump has criticized the Biden administration’s EV initiatives, describing them as an “EV mandate,” and is reportedly planning to roll back fuel-efficiency standards…
Tesla and Rivian Reach Conditional Settlement in Trade Secrets Lawsuit
Tesla has announced a conditional settlement in its 2020 lawsuit against Rivian, which accused the company of poaching employees and stealing trade secrets. While details of the settlement remain undisclosed, Tesla told a California court it anticipates seeking dismissal of the case by December 24, pending fulfillment of the agreement’s terms. The lawsuit began four years ago, with Tesla alleging that Rivian engaged in an “alarming pattern” of hiring Tesla employees to misappropriate key EV technologies, including next-generation battery tech.…