Fire outside Rivian's Illinois plant damages multiple EVs; no injuries reported

Rivian, known for its R1S SUVs and R1T pickups, is expanding the Normal plant to produce its smaller, less expensive R2 SUVs that are expected to roll out in 2026 and seen as critical to its success. (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, Ill., late on Saturday damaging many of its electric vehicles, the U.S. startup said on Sunday.

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