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Blink Charging Partners with Eco-Movement to Improve Charger Visibility

Blink Charging just made it easier for EV drivers to find its chargers by teaming up with Eco-Movement—a company that specializes in tracking EV charging stations around the world. Thanks to this partnership, Blink’s chargers will now show up more reliably on popular apps and maps like Google Maps, Apple Maps, in-car navigation, and EV charging apps. As soon as new Blink chargers go live, Eco-Movement updates them in real-time so drivers always have the latest info. This means you…

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe

RJ Scaringe Talks Tariffs, Supply Chain Challenges, and Rivian’s U.S. Focus

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe appeared on The Claman Countdown to discuss how the EV maker is responding to new 25% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported vehicles and parts. While Rivian builds its vehicles in Illinois and develops key components like motors and software in-house, Scaringe acknowledged the company still relies on a global supply chain—including parts that originate from or are processed overseas. “The supply chain is complex,” Scaringe said. “We build the big pieces here, but many components…

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RivianTrackr Hangouts - Episode 4 - Kyle Conner

RivianTrackr Hangouts Episode 4: Kyle Conner Talks R1T, R2, and the EV Landscape Ahead

In this episode of RivianTrackr Hangouts, I sit down with my good friend Kyle Conner from Out of Spec to talk all things EV. Kyle shares how he ended up with his Rivian R1T, why he considers it the best vehicle he’s ever owned, and why he’s already sending his Cybertruck back to Tesla. We also dive into his thoughts on the upcoming Rivian R2, where the EV industry is headed, and how the current political landscape could impact the…

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Rivian Lands Major Fleet Deal with HelloFresh with 70 Electric Vans

Rivian just landed its first major fleet customer since opening up commercial van sales to the public earlier this year—and it’s a big one. HelloFresh, best known for its meal kits and prepared food brand Factor, has officially added 70 all-electric Rivian Commercial Vans to its delivery fleet. That shift has already led to some impressive results: over 200 tonnes of CO2 emissions saved, which Rivian says is equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 300 acres of U.S. forest. The vans…

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Rivian R2

Gerard Dwyer Named Chief Information Officer at Rivian

Rivian has officially announced a leadership update as Gerard Dwyer steps into the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO). Dwyer shared the news on LinkedIn, expressing his excitement to help lead Rivian’s technology strategy during one of the company’s most pivotal moments yet—with the launch of the R2 just around the corner. For the last four years, Gerard has been serving as Rivian’s Vice President of Business Finance. During that time, he worked closely with CFO Claire Rauh McDonough and…

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