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"We continue to evolve our flagship R1 vehicles, offering quality and performance without compromise. Our revamped R1S and R1T push the technical boundaries further, creating our most capable products to date.” - RJ Scaringe, Rivian CEO and founder Meet the new R1. More capable, more refined, and ready for more adventures. Read more: rivn.co/introducingR1_gen2 #rivian | #adventurousforever

Meet Lauren McKechnie and Claire McKechnie, Mechanical Design summer interns and San Francisco Bay Area identical twin sisters whose similarities run deep. They both attend Cornell, study mechanical engineering, work on their school’s Formula SAE racing team, play on the same club lacrosse team, and just so happen to be huge Taylor Swift fans. But this summer, they’ve discovered something that sets them apart: Voltage. They’re still both Mechanical Design interns, however Claire sits on the Electrical Hardware team in Palo Alto focusing on low voltage electronic control units (ECUs), while Lauren is working on high voltage inverters with the Electrical Power Conversion team in Southern CA.       “We always do similar things but it’s never exactly the same,” says Lauren. “Different variations. Different flavors. But it’s fun to work together, compare, and help each other out.” While their voltage interests may have diverged, their experiences as Rivian interns have been remarkably similar – both positive and enriching. “My team is amazing!” says Lauren. “They're so supportive and willing to help. No matter how many questions I throw at them. Working on a variety of projects has smoothly integrated me into the team and has allowed me to learn a lot about the drive unit system.” Claire shared, “I figured I'd be running simulations on a laptop or doing CAD drawings all day. Instead, I've gotten to do some really cool hands-on stuff! I've been working in the lab, setting up experiments and 3D printing for prototyping. That's exactly why I wanted to be a mechanical engineer – because I love getting my hands dirty and building things. So yeah, that's been a pleasant surprise for me.” Their advice for future Rivian interns? In the words of Taylor, “Just go for it or don’t, but don’t wait.” rivn.co/students #rivian | #adventurousforever | #rivianintern | #intern | #internship | #iykyk 

This month we welcomed our first cohort of Rivian #interns to our Belgrade office! This talented group of individuals will be spending six months with us, joining teams across the Rivian software spectrum.   They’ve already started to dive headfirst into exciting projects where they will have the chance to make a lasting impact on our products and technology.   Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our newest interns!    #rivian | #adventurousforever | #rivianintern | #intern | #internship 

Every time you drive and charge your Rivian, you help power our investments in clean energy projects. We’re committed to supporting 2 GW of clean power to enable 7 billion miles of renewable driving by 2030. 7 billion miles. That’s a lot of adventures. What’s a renewable mile? A “renewable mile” means for every kWh you charge (or mile you drive), we invest in an equivalent amount of high-impact renewable energy for the national grid.* We’ve invested in projects that maximize “3C” benefits for community, climate and conservation across the country, partnering with innovative companies like Pivot Energy, Emrgy Inc. and ARC Alternatives to accelerate the transition to a zero-emission electric grid. Here are a few highlights – Bringing affordable solar to families across rural Illinois, powering 164 million renewable R1 miles each year. Embracing low-impact hydropower for farming communities in the West, powering 550,000 renewable R1 miles each year. Reducing costs for SoCal public schools through rooftop solar, powering 65 million renewable R1 miles each year. Curious about our approach? Take a deeper dive at rivn.co/renewable_energy.    #rivian | #adventurousforever | #sustainability | #forever *Calculated based on R1 EPA efficiency ratings. 

Meet MJ Jones, the kindest of kind, Rivian Sr. Field Delivery Guide based out of our Richmond, VA service center, who we had the pleasure to meet up with to talk all things vehicle delivery and to hear their experience being a non-binary individual at Rivian.     A self-described high energy person who always brings the party, MJ says, “I feed off the energy that comes with meeting people and introducing them to their Rivian. I love delivery because, in my opinion, it’s the customer’s happiest day. It’s almost like Christmas morning and I’m bringing people their presents. It keeps it exciting and fun for me!”    From the start, MJ’s gender expression at Rivian has been a point of relief and affirmation – it’s been nothing but positive. "When I applied, I used my legal name, but when the recruiter called, I answered as MJ," they explain. "Because my legal name differs, my recruiter asked if I wanted to change it in the system. This simple gesture meant a lot! Literally, from the first moment, I was given the chance to be myself at work." From that point on, subsequent interviewers and MJ's entire team used their preferred name and pronouns (they/them) correctly, including both close colleagues and daily acquaintances on the service center team.    A year in and their preference of pronouns has been welcomed with open arms. Nevertheless, there’s always room for education, “but that's just super easy to explain and just be like, ‘Hey, we're friends. Just do me this favor.’ It doesn't have to be some scary thing that you think it would be. I've had nothing but a good experience being nonbinary in this company and presenting that way.”    MJ recalls a time where they approached a coworker who had misgendered them: “I’d been letting it slide just because we are closer. I told him, ‘I just wanna let you know that I do identify as non-binary, and I would love if you could try using they/them pronouns with me.’ and he goes, ‘That is no problem at all. I'm so glad you told me and I will absolutely work on that. Please call it out if I ever say it incorrectly.’ It's just such a relief to have a conversation with somebody and it’s affirming when they continue to use the correct pronouns.”    Advice? MJ says, “I would say, be yourself. Come as you are. You're going to be accepted. People here will have your back no matter how you identify. And to any non-binary or queer folks looking into Rivian, we want you here! This is a company that truly cares about representation and backs it up with supporting its community members.”    Join us at rivn.co/RivianCareers.    #rivian | #adventurousforever | #foreverisforeveryone  

Now open: The Yosemite Charging Outpost, a first-of-its-kind charging stop designed to fast charge your vehicle but also to recharge everyone riding in it.     Learn more: rivn.co/charging_outposts #rivian | #adventurousforever | #yosemite 

Treat yourself to a time lapse assembly of a new R1 at our plant. #rivian | #adventurousforever | #manufacturing | #normalIL

At Rivian, our vertically integrated technology platform is at the heart of everything that we do, from powering our vehicles, managing our commercial products, our customer relationships, service, and even our supply chain. Come build the future of #automotive #technology with us. Rivn.co/SoftwareJobs #rivian | #adventurousforever | #softwareengineering | #software | #careers

This week, we were delighted to host the first-ever Adventure with Pride event at the Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach, organized by our Rainbow Rivianites Belonging Resource Group! This special evening brought together Rivian employees, members of the Southern CA LGBTQIA2S+ communities and allies for a night of celebration, #culture, and uplifting voices.     The event featured a series of thought-provoking short films followed by a powerful panel discussion with inspiring members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, including award-winning production designer Nelson Coates, professional surfer Kassia Meador, actor, influencer and advocate, Brandon Kyle Goodman and Sr. Director, Workplace Equality Program at Human Rights Campaign RaShawn Hawkins.  We were also honored to hear from special guests from The Outwords Archive (OUTWORDS) and AIDS/LifeCycle.    “The community really needed an event like this,” said Nathan, local Laguna Beach resident in attendance. “Rivian did such a great job with the rehabilitation of the theater and seeing them hold an event that represents ‘my’ community shows that they really do care about us.”     We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us. Your participation made it a truly special event filled with connection, understanding, and celebration.    Rivian is committed to creating a welcoming space for everyone. Join us at rivn.co/RivianCareers.    #rivian | #adventurousforever | #rivianpride | #foreverisforeveryone | #pridemonth 

We are thrilled to announce plans for the formation of a joint venture between Rivian and Volkswagen Group. This partnership brings Rivian’s software and zonal electronics platform to a broader market through Volkswagen Group’s global reach and scale, while providing an expected $5B of capital to Rivian as we bring R2 and our next generation of vehicles to market! Learn more at rivn.co/VW-JV. #rivian | #adventurousforever