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Semiconductor shortage impact on production?

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Wondering if anyone has any insight into the semiconductor shortage and how it might impact Rivian as they begin the manufacturing process? I live in Michigan and I've been hearing that many of the established automakers have had to trim back production due to these shortages. My hope is that Rivian has done enough to secure what they would need from suppliers, but reality is kicking in and I'm losing confidence that I will see delivery in 2021.
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Rivian is sticking to their previously announced timeline - at least so far.
 

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The higher volume a manufacturer is, the harder it is to not be affected by the shortages.

10k units may carry Rivian through the end of 2021, where as it may only cover Ford for less than 1 week of production.

While mainline manufacturers are having to idle factories, it’s possible Rivian can still ramp-up, as their stretch goal is still less cars in a year than a mainline manufacturer makes of a single model in one month.
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