RAN question: why the love for Michigan?

[Thedude]

I didn’t realize one station was called prioritizing.

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[JamesPolk24]

Most of the initial development for Rivian was done in Michigan. The original design and engineering was done in Michigan. The original founding members and engineers were mostly Michigan natives. Rivian has deep roots in Michigan so it's not that surprising.

 

[Autolycus]

Along one of the most iconic scenic byways in the US, with a TON of hiking and other outdoors opportunities along the whole length. In addition to fitting perfectly within Rivian's brand, the Blue Ridge is an area with woeful DCFC infrastructure.

Not about Michigan, but...

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/most-visited-us-national-park-sites-2022/index.html


1. Blue Ridge Parkway, 15.71 million visits

2. Golden Gate National Recreation Area, 15.64 million

3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 12.94 million

4. Gateway National Recreation Area, 8.73 million

5. Lincoln Memorial, 7.83 million

6. George Washington Memorial Parkway, 7.4 million

7. Natchez Trace Parkway, 6.54 million

8. Gulf Islands National Seashore, 5.69 million

9. Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 5.58 million

10. Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 4.89 million

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