
Rivian Stockpiles Batteries to Dodge Trump’s EV Tariffs, Secures Supply for R2 Launch
Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) innovator, is bracing for turbulence from President Trump’s new auto tariffs by stockpiling critical battery supplies, ensuring its production lines keep humming. According to a Bloomberg report, Rivian began amassing lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells…