Rivian reveals R2 and R3: smaller, more affordable Tesla-fighters

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The Rivian R2 SUV
The Rivian R2 SUV

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Own a Tesla? BMW will give you $1,000 off one of its electric cars if you switch, report says.

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The BMW i5 is one of the models that other EV owners may be able to switch to.

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I was laid off from Rivian after surviving 3 earlier layoffs. It was almost a relief when it was over.

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Rivian conducted layoffs on Thursday.

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Rivian's CEO can't seem to give a clear answer whether the company has enough money to build its next vehicle

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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe skirted questions on whether it has enough capital to produce its upcoming R2 vehicle.

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Rivian's future hinges on its upcoming R2 — here's what we know about the EV and why it's so important

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A screenshot from Rivian's teaser video for the R2 compact SUV.
A screenshot from Rivian's teaser video for the R2 compact SUV.

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Rivian workers won't be getting much sleep tonight

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Rivian is slashing 10% of staff. Read the email it sent to its workers.

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The Rivian R1T electric pick-up is now available to lease in 14 US states.

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One of the last major holdouts says it will adopt Tesla's charging technology — here's the full list of car companies making the switch

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The difference between Tesla charging and non-Tesla charging.

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A Rivian R1T blew through steel guardrails, reflecting safety experts' warnings about heavy vehicles and even heavier EVs

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One Rivian owner said he got a repair bill for $42,000 after a fender bender, according to a report from The New York Times.
One Rivian owner said he got a repair bill for $42,000 after a fender bender, according to a report from The New York Times.

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Americans bought a record number of EVs last year. These were the 10 most popular electric models.

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Electric cars charge in a parking garage at the University of California, Irvine, in 2015.

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