History of Rivian in Timeline
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.
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.
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.
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.
2024: Volkswagen Joint Venture Announcement
In 2024, Volkswagen announced that they would form a joint venture with Rivian.
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