Rivian is developing a new Electric Delivery Van variant featuring a larger battery with roughly 30% more range and an all-wheel drive setup, expanding route flexibility, improving traction in tougher conditions, and strengthening the platform that already powers more than 30,000 vans across the U.S.
Rivian partnered with Grey’s Anatomy to create a fully electric ambulance built on its Commercial Van platform. The custom “vanbulance” improves air quality on set while showcasing the real world potential of electric emergency vehicles.
Rivian just scored an important win in the public and government fleet space. According to Steve Moretti from the Fleet and Enterprise Sales team, Rivian has been awarded a multi-year contract with Sourcewell. Sourcewell supports more than 50,000 government, education, and non-profit entities by offering pre-negotiated procurement contracts. With this agreement, eligible organizations can now more easily purchase Rivian vehicles without going through…
Amazon just rolled out its first fleet of electric delivery vans in Canada, putting 50 custom-built Rivian vans to work around Greater Vancouver. It’s the first big step north of the border for the Amazon–Rivian partnership and a major move toward Amazon’s goal of hitting net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. “We’re so excited to launch our first major step toward…
Federal regulators are taking a closer look at Rivian’s electric delivery vans after concerns surfaced about the reliability of their seat belt systems. The U.S. Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) confirmed Wednesday that it has launched a preliminary evaluation into the issue. According to ODI, the investigation covers about 17,198 vans built between 2022 and 2023. Regulators say they’ve received…
