Rivian’s R2 Reaches Major Production Milestone With Manufacturing Validation Build Vehicles

Rivian R2 MVB

Just a year ago, Rivian’s R2 expansion in Normal, IL was nothing more than a concrete slab. Today, Rivian has hit a major milestone, the first R2 Manufacturing Validation Build vehicles have officially rolled off the line. These are not prototypes or show cars. Manufacturing Validation Builds are production-intent vehicles, designed to validate factory processes, tooling, and build quality ahead…

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RJ Scaringe to Headline ACT Expo 2026 as Rivian Pushes Fleet Electrification

ACT Expo

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe will headline ACT Expo 2026, putting Rivian’s growing commercial and fleet ambitions squarely in the spotlight at North America’s largest fleet technology event. ACT Expo 2026 takes place May 4 to 7, 2026 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and is widely regarded as the most important conference for fleet decision-makers evaluating advanced vehicle technologies. For…

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Understanding Vehicle Autonomy Levels and What Rivian Is Really Building

Autonomy is one of the most overused words in the auto industry. Brands throw it around like it is a single feature you either have or you do not, but the reality is a responsibility ladder, and the higher you climb, the more the car takes on, and the less you do. The clean way to talk about it is…

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Rivian Hosts Apple Car Key Interoperability Testing at CCC Plugfest

Rivian Digital Key

Apple, Rivian, and several major automakers are spending the week in Silicon Valley testing the future of digital vehicle access. The Car Connectivity Consortium has kicked off its sixteenth end-to-end interoperability Plugfest, held January 12–16 at Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ Palo Alto facility. The event brings together automakers, device makers, testing labs, and tool vendors to validate real-world performance…

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Rivian Appoints Greg Revelle as Chief Customer Officer Ahead of R2 Launch

R2 Production-Intent Models

Rivian has appointed Greg Revelle as its new Chief Customer Officer, effective today. In this role, Revelle will oversee the entire customer journey, including sales, marketing, and operations, as Rivian prepares for its next phase of growth. Revelle joins Rivian from Revatek, an energy storage startup he founded focused on off grid outdoor use. He also brings leadership experience from…

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