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“ I ’ M EXCITED TO LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS – R2 AND R3 ARE DISTINCTLY RIVIAN IN TERMS OF PERFORMANCE , CAPABILITY AND USABILITY ”

to help customers get out and explore the world . The R1T offered a range of more than 400 miles ( 643 km ) as well as a wading depth of 1 metre . The pickup went on to become MotorTrend ’ s 2022 Truck of the Year . “ I started Rivian to deliver products that the world didn ’ t already have – to redefine expectations through the application of technology and innovation ,” says Scaringe . “ Starting with a clean sheet , we have spent years developing the technology to deliver the ideal vehicle for active customers . This means having great driving dynamics on any surface on- or off-road , providing cargo solutions to easily store any type of gear – whether it ’ s a surfboard or a fishing rod – and , very importantly , being capable of driving long distances on a single charge .”
Besides pickup trucks , Rivian has partnered with Amazon to build electric delivery vans . So far , the vans built for Amazon by Rivian have delivered more than 260 million packages and counting to its customers in the USA . Amazon aims to deploy thousands more of its electric delivery vans before 2030 .
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Rivian offers a full suite of services which support the entire lifecycle of a vehicle and ensure Rivian stays true to its mission – to keep the world adventurous , forever .
THE FUTURE AT RIVIAN : AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE
Whether taking families on new adventures or electrifying fleets at scale , Rivian vehicles all share a common goal – preserving the natural world for generations to come . To extend Rivian ’ s impact ,
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