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Rivian Faces $100 Million Revenue Hit From Fuel Economy Rule Changes

Rivian says it is losing about $100 million in revenue after the Trump administration rolled back fuel economy penalties and paused the paperwork needed for selling regulatory credits. These credits, sold to automakers that fail to meet fuel efficiency rules, have been a steady income source for EV makers like Rivian, Lucid, and Tesla. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it will resume issuing compliance letters after reworking Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, but hasn’t given a timeline. Rivian…

Rivian Gen 2 12V Battery Bracket Issue Causing Corrosion and Potential Safety Hazards

Last week we reported on Rivian reaching out to select R1 Gen 2 owners about an urgent 12V battery replacement. Now there’s a major update, it turns out the problem is affecting a much larger portion of the fleet than first expected. According to new information, roughly 75% of all Rivian Gen 2 vehicles are impacted by the 12V battery bracket issue. The problem comes down to a design flaw with the bracket that holds the 12V battery in place…

Rivian Sets September Groundbreaking Events for $5 Billion Georgia Factory

Rivian is finally getting ready to break ground on its long-planned $5 billion factory east of Atlanta, and they’re making a whole weekend out of it. As reported by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the company will host a community event on September 14, then a formal groundbreaking on September 16 with media, stakeholders, and Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. The 2,000-acre site along I-20 has faced plenty of delays, but Rivian says these events show the project is back on track, with vertical…

RivianTrackr Hangouts - Episode 7 - Sara Eslinger

Rivian Adventure Network Expansion, Pricing, and NACS Rollout Video Interview with Sara Eslinger

Rivian’s Adventure Network is growing faster than ever, now with 124 sites across the country and 72 percent open to all EVs. To get the inside scoop, I sat down with Sara Eslinger, Rivian’s Director of the Adventure Network, for a new episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts. We covered everything from the network’s 2025 expansion plans to the transition from RAN v1.0 to v1.5, and how Rivian is preparing to make all locations accessible to non-Rivian EVs. Sara also shared insights…

Rivian Now Shows Residual Value in R1 Shop Lease Estimates for More Transparent Pricing

Rivian just made it a little easier for shoppers to understand the numbers behind a lease. The company has added residual value details directly to the payment estimator on the R1 Shop. If you’re browsing available R1T or R1S inventory, click on any vehicle that catches your eye. Once you’re on the vehicle’s page, hit the “Payment” button and you’ll see the residual value listed right under the monthly lease price. For anyone unfamiliar, residual value is essentially the estimated…