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They will definitely have learned from Tesla not to set their sights too high, but, although they have a factory and they have experienced car people, so did Tesla when it set out to manufacture Model S, and again when it started out with Model X, and again with Model 3 -- but each time they had new surprises and new challenges. Audi and Mercedes, both with long experience in manufacturing quality cars in very large volumes, had to delay the start of sales of their first EV model (an SUV for each) because the production models were not performing well. So I doubt it's going to be smooth sailing for Rivian, although I am confident they have the will and the brains to get it done.@Rivian1 im with you on that one. I also agree RJ seems to be very down to earth and back up what he says. Regarding the new car company, it’s true the company is new but it’s very nice to see so many of the employees who are definitely NOT new to the car making business. It’s not just a bunch of EV nerds trying to mass manufacture a car, but instead a bunch of car industry nerds trying to make a big change in their lifelong industry. I am hoping this lends them much fewer troubles in the manufacturing process. These vehicles’ components (besides the skateboard) I could easily imagine as something found in any normal car that would be designed today, which makes me think it will be much easier to source and mass produce. *hopes*