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Rivian’s New Spinoff ‘Also’ Will Make High-Tech E-Bikes

Before RJ Scaringe was building electric trucks, he was thinking about tiny EVs. Now that idea is finally coming to life with Also, a new Rivian spin-off focused on affordable, small-form electric vehicles — starting with something that sounds a lot like a smart e-bike. Also is no side hustle. It’s a fully separate company backed by $105 million and run by a 70-person dream team from places like Apple, Tesla, Google, and Specialized. Rivian still owns a piece, Scaringe is…

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R2 Expansion Construction in Normal, IL

Rivian Shares Update on R2 Production Progress in Normal

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 at Rivian’s existing 4.3 million sq. ft. manufacturing plant, where the R1S, R1T, and commercial vans are already being built.…

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R2 body getting e-coated

First Rivian R2 Gets E-Coat, RJ Teases Launch Green

RJ just gave us a sneak peek at something pretty cool: the very first R2 body getting its e-coat treatment at Rivian’s Normal, Illinois factory. He posted a few photos of the process, and in true RJ fashion, dropped a fun little detail. The greenish color of the e-coat liquid? That’s actually what inspired Rivian’s original Launch Green paint for the R1. And now, he’s hinting that R2 might get its own version of Launch Green too. It’s not official…

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Augusta, GA Rivian Adventure Network Site

Rivian Retrofits Augusta Charger to Support All EVs

The Rivian Adventure Network site in Augusta, GA just got a pretty cool upgrade. It originally opened in April 2023 as a Rivian-only location, but now it’s been updated with Rivian’s new V1.5 chargers, which means any electric vehicle can plug in—not just Rivians. That makes Augusta one of the first existing Rivian sites to get this kind of upgrade. Until now, every V1.5 charger open to all EVs was part of a brand-new site. So this is a pretty big shift.…

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Amazon Delivery Van Fire

Amazon Electric Delivery Van Goes Up in Flames While Parked in Texas, No Injuries Reported

Update: Added some additional photos from the Montgomery County Police Reporter. An Amazon Electric Delivery Van (EDV) was completely engulfed in flames while parked in Conroe, Texas, according to photos shared on Reddit. The van, part of Amazon’s electric fleet built by Rivian, appears to have caught fire while stationary—though the exact cause of the fire hasn’t been determined yet. The photos show what’s left of the vehicle. It’s a total loss. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident,…

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