RJ Scaringe Highlights Rivian’s Innovative Maximus Drive Unit

RJ Scaringe Highlights Rivian’s Innovative Maximus Drive Unit

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe took to social media to share some exciting details about the Maximus drive unit, a key component for the upcoming R2 model. His post highlights just how much thought Rivian is putting into making the R2’s powertrain not only powerful but also incredibly efficient. One of the standout features of the Maximus drive unit is its…

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Rivian Won’t Raise R2’s $45,000 Starting Price Despite New Tariffs

Rivian R2 Pre-Production

Rivian’s CEO RJ Scaringe confirmed to investors that the upcoming R2 crossover will keep its $45,000 starting price, despite new 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, as reported by Inside EVs. Scaringe emphasized that Rivian has no plans to raise prices, even as tariffs impact other automakers. The tariffs, introduced under the Trump administration, have forced Rivian to lower its…

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Rivian Hits Gross Profit Again, Eyes R2 and Autonomy in 2025

Rivian Logo with Dark Background

Rivian just released its Q1 2025 shareholder letter, giving us a clearer picture of where the company stands heading into the rest of the year. While deliveries were down, there’s a lot to like—especially on the profitability front, progress on the upcoming R2, and some major financial backing now locked in. The company will share more details during its investor…

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Rivian Invests $120M in Illinois Supplier Park to Boost R2 Production

Rivian Normal, IL Factory Expansion for R2

Rivian is investing $120 million to build a new supplier park next to its Illinois factory as it prepares to launch its more affordable R2 SUV in 2026. The park will help cut shipping and logistics costs by letting suppliers build parts nearby, which Rivian workers will then organize and send through a tunnel to the main plant. It’s expected…

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RJ Drops Another R2 Tease—And It’s Packed With Clues

Maximus R2 Drive Unit

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe is back on social media teasing more behind-the-scenes details of what’s coming for the R2. In his latest post, he showed off the “Maximus” drive unit—a new motor setup that will be featured in the upcoming SUV when it launches in 2026. But the Maximus wasn’t the only interesting detail in the photo. Zoom in and…

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