Rivian Could Build 155,000 R2 SUVs per Year at Its Illinois Factory, but There's a Problem

Rivian relocated the R2 production start from the Georgia plant to its main production facility in Normal, Illinois. This allows it to cut costs and speed up deliveries of its mass-market SUV, but it's only a temporary solution. Rivian planned for 155,000 units per R2 production capacity, but the only paint shop at the factory is a bottleneck. Rivian made a lasting impression when it (continue reading...)