Fire outside Rivian's U.S. plant damages multiple EVs

RIVIAN cars — Rivian, known for its R1S SUVs and R1T pickups, is expanding the Normal plant to produce smaller R2 SUVs that are expected to roll out in 2026. (LAURENCE ILIFF)

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August 26, 2024 02:06 AM

A fire broke out at a parking lot at Rivian Automotive’s plant in Normal, Illinois, damaging many of its electric vehicles, the U.S. startup said on Aug. 26.

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