Summary
Rivian is expanding its electric vehicle production by building a new manufacturing site in Georgia, focusing on sustainability and creating jobs. The company is committed to using renewable energy sources to power its manufacturing processes and vehicles. Rivian's new factory aims to produce 400,000 vehicles annually and generate up to 7,500 jobs once fully operational.
Key Facts
- Rivian is building a new electric vehicle plant in Social Circle, Georgia.
- The new site will produce the Rivian R2 and R3 SUVs.
- The plant is expected to create up to 7,500 jobs.
- It aims to produce up to 400,000 vehicles a year when fully operational by 2028.
- Rivian's first plant in Illinois uses renewable energy like wind turbines and solar panels.
- Each vehicle's first charge at the Illinois plant comes from renewable energy.
- Rivian plans to maintain a sustainability focus at the new Georgia plant.
- The company partners with Volkswagen Group to develop future electric vehicle technology.
