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Rivian’s Ambitious Expansion in Normal Gains Approval and Incentives

Rivian’s expansion plans for its Normal, Illinois factory have taken a significant step forward with a unanimous vote of approval from the town’s planning commission. The electric vehicle manufacturer is set to embark on a substantial project that will see the addition of 208,000 square feet to its existing plant, alongside the construction of a new 1.14 million square foot facility. These developments are part of Rivian’s broader strategy to scale production of its upcoming R2 vehicles, which are designed…

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3-Month Apple Music Trial with Rivian’s New Mobile App Update

Rivian has just released a new mobile app update (v2.12.1) which features general bug fixes but more importantly, now advertises a 3-month free trial of Apple Music! Once you download the new mobile app from the Apple App Store, there are 2 ways to see the offer: If you already have an active Apple Music subscription, this offer is not valid. Apple Music has hinted at coming in the latest software update beta that leaked a few days ago (2024.27)…

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Rivian Confirms R2 Charge Port Relocated

RivianTrackr contacted Rivian this morning to confirm rumors of the Rivian R2 NACS charging port being relocated after reports on social media and Electrek were made. I can now confirm that the rumors are all correct and that Rivian has officially decided to move the upcoming Rivian R2 charging port to the driver’s rear side which will make it fully compatible with the Tesla Supercharging Network around the world. What are your thoughts on moving the charging port, does it…

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Google Employees Receive Discount on Rivian R1T and R1S

Rivian and Google have partnered to offer Google employees a discount on the purchase of a new Rivian R1T or R1S through the R1 Shop. If you’re a Google employee, you should have received an email with details on how to access this offer. To take advantage of this discount, Google employees must take delivery of their vehicle by September 30th. Back in May, Rivian announced it had partnered with Google to bring Google Cast and a native YouTube app…

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Towing Capabilities: A Comparison Between Rivian’s Gen 1 and Gen 2 Vehicles

As Rivian continues to innovate in the electric vehicle space, the differences between their first and second-generation vehicles are becoming more pronounced, especially regarding towing capabilities. If you’re considering using your Rivian for towing, it’s crucial to understand how the updates in the Gen 2 vehicles affect towing capacity across different models and configurations. Gen 2 Vehicles: Updated Towing Capacities The Gen 2 Rivian vehicles introduce new powertrain options, which have led to some adjustments in towing capacities: R1T Towing…

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