About this episode
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe discusses the launch of the new R2 model and its significance for the company's profitability amidst challenges.
Rivian’s new R2 model has begun rolling off the manufacturing floor in Normal, Illinois, despite damage to the factory from a tornado over the weekend. The smaller, more affordable SUV is seen as crucial to driving profitability for the electric vehicle maker. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Caroline Hyde, Ed Ludlow
Guest: RJ Scaringe
Topics covered
- electric vehicles
- manufacturing
- profitability
- SUVs
- Rivian
- tornado impact
Keywords
- Rivian
- R2 model
- electric vehicle
- manufacturing
- profitability
- SUV
- tornado
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Rivian
Products: R2 model
Places: Normal, Illinois
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