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Rivian R2, Europe Expansion, and Autonomy Plans Highlighted by CEO RJ Scaringe

Rivian’s future came into sharper focus this week as CEO RJ Scaringe sat down with Goldman Sachs analyst Mark Delaney at the Communacopia + Technology Conference. Over the course of the discussion, RJ touched on Rivian’s most important priorities, from the upcoming R2 launch and its potential in Europe, to the company’s $5.8 billion software partnership with Volkswagen, to Rivian’s push into autonomy. He also addressed R1 demand, Amazon van deliveries, and how Rivian plans to reach positive EBITDA by…

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Rivian’s Also Teases First Micromobility Product Reveal on October 22

Also, Rivian’s micromobility spinoff, just teased that we will “see deeper” on October 22, 2025. No product details yet, but the timing lines up with what we have heard about a first reveal this fall. For anyone catching up, Also spun out of Rivian earlier this year with Eclipse backing and a focus on lightweight electric vehicles, think bikes, scooters, and other small formats.   What to watch for next, whether this is a single flagship or a platform hint, how…

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Rivian to Shut Down Normal Factory for Three Weeks to Prepare for R2

Rivian is about to hit pause in Normal, Illinois. According to Chris Hilbert on Twitter, the factory will shut down starting September 15 for a three-week retool, with production expected to restart in early October. We reached out to Rivian for confirmation, and while they didn’t share much beyond what’s already out there, they did send us this short statement: “We have a three week shutdown to retool in preparation for building R2 next year. We look forward to sharing…

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$7,500 Rivian EV Lease Credit Ends September 30 With No Guarantees After

Time is running out to grab the $7,500 EV lease credit. On September 30, the program officially ends, and the only way to guarantee you qualify is to actually take delivery of your Rivian by that date. Now technically, there is a loophole. If you sign a binding contract and make your payment before September 30, you could still take delivery after the deadline and keep the credit. But here’s the catch, Rivian hasn’t announced that they’re offering this option. Until they…

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Rivian Smart Charging Arrives with Next OTA Update

Back in May, I shared that Rivian was preparing to roll out a new smart charging program with WeaveGrid. The goal was simple: make home charging cheaper and cleaner by automatically syncing your charging schedule with utility rates and grid demand. Early simulations suggested Rivian owners could save about 30% on home charging costs and cut emissions by 28%. Today, Wassym from Rivian confirmed that Smart Charging is officially here and rolling out with the next OTA update. He also…

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