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Rivian, which pushed the production launch of its Illinois-built electric truck back to September, is already scouting locations for a second assembly plant down the road. The startup EV truck manufacturer confirmed it is looking to build a second factory, with multiple states bidding for the project, but said the Normal plant remains at the center of Rivian’s production plans. “Normal is a launching pad and a cornerstone for Rivian’s strategy and development for decades to come,” Rivian spokesman Zach Dietmeier said in an email. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Rivian has more t...

Rivian, which pushed the production launch of its Illinois-built electric truck back to September, is already scouting locations for a second assembly plant down the road. The startup EV truck manufacturer confirmed  it is looking to build a second factory, with multiple states bidding for the project, but said Friday the Normal plant remains at the center of Rivian’s production plans. “Normal is a launching pad and a cornerstone for Rivian’s strategy and development for decades to come,” Rivian spokesman Zach Dietmeier said in an email. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Rivian ha...

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