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Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe took to Instagram last weekend to answer questions from the public about his company and its future. Topics covered included new colors, sustainability, production ramp, new products and features. Speaking of which, viewers also got a first look at the company’s much-anticipated R2 platform, albeit made of clay and covered by a sheet, but hey, that’s…something. If you don’t want to watch the whole 33 minute video, which is now also on Youtube, we’ve got the highlights for you.

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Rivian's Q1 Earnings Surprise Many

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It’s earnings season, baby! I feel like we just did this, but four quarters in a year means that business marches inexorably onwards.

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Yesterday in the dot.LA newsletter I wrote about how Rivian will no longer qualify for the $7,500 rebate made available through the Inflation Reduction Act. A few hours after the newsletter went out, the story changed, with WGTL reporting that a spokesperson from the company had announced that Rivian expects to qualify for half of the tax credit after all:

“Rivian has submitted updated documentation to the IRS stating that its 2023 R1T and R1S models qualify for the critical minerals sourcing criteria within the Section 30D Clean Vehicle Tax Credit which took effect on April 18, 2023. We expect this eligibility to be reflected on the IRS website pending future updates,”

The IRS website has also been updated to reflect the change.

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