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Rivian breaks ground on $5B Georgia factory ahead of construction in 2026
While largely ceremonial, it's an important step for a project that has dealt with a lot of uncertainty the last few years. Rivian R2 SUVs will roll off the line in 2028.
A rendering of Rivian’s Georgia factory Image Credits: RivianWhile the event was a bit of pageantry, it represents an important milestone for the project, which has been surrounded by a lot of uncertainty over the last few years. In March 2024, the company announced it had officially delayed the Georgia project in favor of expanding its Illinois factory so that it could start production of its next-generation vehicle, the more-affordable R2 SUV, on time. He previously worked at The Verge, where he also covered consumer technology, hosted many short- and long-form videos, performed product and editorial photography, and once nearly passed out in a Red Bull Air Race plane.
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