cohall
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Ignoring the fact that the author didn't even get the model number correct, here's a somewhat interesting new Forbes article on Rivian. While they don't share any hard facts or real information (it's all speculation), there are some interesting tidbits to be found:
Full Article: Second Wave Of Coronavirus Could Delay Rivian’s RT1 Electric Pickup
andThere are 17,000 parts in an electric vehicle without considering fasteners and other bits and pieces. If a supplier of one of those parts in based in Germany or Mexico shuts down due to Covid-19, Rivian will have to find an alternative source for the same component. That takes time and could potentially idle assembly lines.
This is the first time I've seen a new target date, other than the CarBuzz article that stated June '21.The coronavirus shutdown delayed the launch of Rivian’s flagship R1T electric pickup to May 2021. It’s still unclear whether the freshman automaker will hit its target.
Full Article: Second Wave Of Coronavirus Could Delay Rivian’s RT1 Electric Pickup
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