Rivian’s factory hit by tornado ahead of R2 launch

What Happened

An EF-1 tornado struck Rivian's manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois over the weekend, damaging Building 2 where the R2 SUV is produced. No injuries occurred. The company paused operations and expects to resume production this week. Roof damage was sustained, but the impact on R2 launch timing remains unclear.

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