Rivian just got a $5 billion investment from Volkswagen, and it could help Rivian solve one of its biggest problems

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The Rivian R2 SUV
Rivian's R2 could be the lower-cost SUV model that consumers seem to be clamoring for.

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Rivian says its updated electric pickup and SUV are faster and have more range than the Cybertruck

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A green Rivian R1T pickup truck and a Rivian R1S SUV parked side by side in front of trees and a mountain.
A Rivian R1T and an R1S.

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Camping in the Tesla Cybertruck sure seems overly complicated compared to a plain old rooftop tent on a Rivian R1T

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Tesla Cybertrucks are parked outside the company's Giga Texas factory on December 13, 2023, in Austin, Texas.
Tesla makes camping accessories specifically designed to fit the Cybertruck, including the $2,975 Cybertent.

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Californians appear to be losing enthusiasm for Tesla

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Teslas being charged in California
Tesla sales dipped by 7.8% in the first-quarter of 2024.

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Rivian lays off more workers

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Rivian has faced many of the same struggles that electric-car manufacturers worldwide have, including stagnant demand.

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Tesla's US market share grows through the EV carnage

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Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla.

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Detroit went all-in on big, expensive EVs nobody wants. Here's what the data shows they'd rather buy.

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Electric F-150 Lightning pickup trucks power up at the Rouge plant
Electric F-150 Lightning pickup trucks power up at the Rouge plant

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Biden slows his timeline for the shift to EVs in a compromise with unions concerned about jobs

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A white Kia Niro EV charges at an EVgo charging station parking lot.
The Kia Niro EV charges at an EVgo charging station.

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You can watch movies under the stars using the projector built into the 'treehouse' tent for Rivian's R2 and R3 models

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A white colored Rivian R2 SUV
Rivian unveiled its latest models last week.

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Rivian R2 vs Tesla Model Y: How the two electric SUVs stack up

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The Rivian R2 SUV and the Tesla Model Y
The Rivian R2 SUV and the Tesla Model Y are set to compete against each other. Here's how they compare.

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