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Rivian

Rivian is an American electric vehicle manufacturer and automotive technology company established in 2009. It produces electric SUVs, pickup trucks (R1T), and delivery vans (EDV), all built on a flexible "skateboard" platform. Rivian began delivering its R1T pickup in late 2021 and initially planned to establish a proprietary charging network across the United States and Canada. The company focuses on creating innovative electric vehicles and solutions for both consumers and commercial clients.

July 2020: Tesla Sues Rivian

In July 2020, Tesla initiated a lawsuit against Rivian, alleging the theft of proprietary information and the poaching of employees.

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March 2021: Illinois Automobile Dealers Association Lawsuit

In March 2021, the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association filed a lawsuit against Rivian and Lucid Motors regarding their direct-to-consumer sales model for electric vehicles.

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November 2021: Laura Schwab Lawsuit

In November 2021, Rivian's former VP of sales and marketing, Laura Schwab, sued the company, claiming she was fired after raising concerns about discrimination and a "boys' club" culture. She also alleged warnings about underpriced vehicles and manufacturing security issues were ignored.

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2024: Rivian Factory Safety Violations

According to a Bloomberg report in 2024, Rivian's sole factory has accumulated more US safety violations initially considered 'serious' than any other automaker since the beginning of the previous year.

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2024: Volkswagen Joint Venture Announcement

In 2024, Volkswagen announced that they would form a joint venture with Rivian.

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