Rivian's factory damaged by tornado amid crucial R2 EV launch

Rivian's factory in Illinois was damaged by a tornado over the weekend, according to a message to employees Sunday night by ...

Communities launch cleanup after severe weather and tornadoes churn across Midwest

At least 66 tornado reports were submitted across multiple states on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Rivian’s factory hit by tornado ahead of R2 launch

Rivian’s factory in Normal, Illinois was directly hit by a tornado and sustained damage over the weekend, the company has confirmed to TechCrunch. Nobody was injured, according to Rivian, and staff ...
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Rivian’s R2 Plant Was Struck by a Tornado Weeks Before Crucial Launch

Rivian announced earlier this year that its new mid-size R2 electric SUV was set to go on sale this spring, but nature may have just thrown a wrench into those plans. TechCrunch first reported that ...