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Rivian Preps for Tariffs by Stockpiling Batteries and Shifting Supply to U.S.

Jose Castillo
05/01/2025 at 5:49pm
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Rivian isn’t sitting around waiting to see what happens with Trump’s proposed tariffs—they’re already prepping. While other automakers are pulling back forecasts, Rivian quietly started stockpiling EV batteries last year, locking in supplies before costs potentially spike. According to Bloomberg, Rivian paid upfront to secure lithium-iron phosphate cells from China’s Gotion for its commercial vans. Gotion even built a separate…

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First Look at Rivian R2’s All-New Structural Battery Pack

Jose Castillo
04/08/2025 at 10:00am
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RJ Scaringe is back at it on social media, giving us a sneak peek at something big—literally. We just got our first look at the new battery pack going into the upcoming Rivian R2, and there’s a lot to get excited about. The new pack uses three big modules, each with 256 cells, adding up to 768 cells in total.…

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New Rivian Patent Details Multi-Function Scroll Wheel Design

Jose Castillo
04/04/2025 at 3:47pm
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Thanks to friend-of-the-site kanundrum, we’ve got a look at some new Rivian patent filings that give us a much deeper peek into the scroll wheels spotted on the R2 and R3 prototype vehicles. While they might look simple at first glance, these little dials might just be one of the most important UX features in Rivian’s next-gen lineup. According to the…

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Rivian Quietly Scrubs R2 Accessory Port from Site

Jose Castillo
03/27/2025 at 11:27am
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One of the coolest surprises during the R2 unveiling was the rear Accessory Port — that slick, bumper-mounted interface designed to power and mount things like bike racks, camp kitchens, or other modular gear. But now, in a strange twist, Rivian appears to have quietly removed all mention of it from the official R2 webpage. First spotted by Chris Hilbert on…

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Rivian Shares Update on R2 Production Progress in Normal

Jose Castillo
03/25/2025 at 3:21pm
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Rivian just dropped a fresh update on the R2 buildout—and it’s clear they’re pushing hard to stay on track for a 2026 launch. Shared via email and their website, the update highlights major progress on construction at their Normal, Illinois plant and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how the company is making R2 a reality. The R2 will be produced…