Rivian gets some European help from Mercedes

Mercedes eSprinter production in Dusseldorf: The new agreement gives Rivian a path to build its vans for Europe.

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September 10, 2022 04:00 AM

California electric vehicle startup Rivian just got a leg up on entering the European market by inking a deal with Mercedes-Benz's van business to produce electric vans in a factory in central or eastern Europe in the next few years.

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