EV automaker Rivian laying off 4.5% of workforce ahead of R2 launch in Normal

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EV automaker Rivian laying off 4.5% of workforce ahead of R2 launch in Normal

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As Rivian gears up to launch its midsize R2 SUV in Normal, the EV manufacturer is downsizing its company with a new round of layoffs.
California-based Rivian, which builds all of its electric pickups, SUVs and commercial vehicles in downstate Illinois, gave notice Thursday to more than…

This story appeared on chicagotribune.com, 2025-10-23 21:44:07.