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https://www.repairerdrivennews.com/...auto-body-repair-network-will-restrict-parts/
Lot's of good info in the article.
From the summit's agenda:
Lot's of good info in the article.
- Rivian intends to establish a certified collision network to fix its electric truck and SUV reaching consumers next summer.
- The network will be composed entirely of independent shops.
- Rivian will establish its own network mechanical service and repair facilities but rely on “third-party collision centers,”
- Logan said the OEM plans to restrict structural and high-voltage equipment parts, selling them only to the network facilities. Structural components would include anything “bonded, riveted or welded” to the vehicle, he said. He described the restricted high-voltage components as anything which would need special repairer training, calling it a safety issue.
- Rivan plans to have service centers in the major markets, with smaller facilities in smaller markets. But for the collision program, it was better to have body shops in “as many places as you can.”
The summit is free and open to everyone but appears to require pre-registration. Hopefully someone can listen in and share some notes.Repairers seeking more information about Rivian can also watch Logan on a virtual Collision Industry Conference electric vehicle panel Wednesday. The 11 a.m.-3 p.m. industry summit is free and open to everyone.
From the summit's agenda:
11/11 @ 1:30 EST: How EV’s Will Disrupt the Collision Industry (Panel discussion):
[Panelists Mark Allen - Audi, Andy MacDonald - Lucid, Kelly Logan - Rivian,
Mark Zoba - Nissan].
The committee will present how electric vehicles will affect the collision industry. As
part of this session there will be a panel discussion with 4 EV vehicle manufacturers,
RIVIAN, LUCID, Audi and Nissan.
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