TRANSPORT EVOLVED NEWS EPISODE 531 - RIVIAN PLANNED AHEAD!

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This episode of TEN Transport Evolved News highlights Rivian's strategic foresight in stockpiling LFP battery packs ahead of potential US tariffs, a move that minimizes short-term impacts and supports their R2 production preparations. While Rivian primarily uses LFP for its Amazon delivery vehicles, the 2025 R1T and R1S models will also feature these packs, with higher-spec variants retaining NCM. The report also touches on Volvo's European production of the EX30 to mitigate tariffs and Ford's potential battery breakthrough with nickel and cobalt-free LMR cells. The news segment covers a broad range of EV-related developments, including new electric trucks from Peterbilt, battery advancements from Amprius, and policy challenges in the US, such as proposed EV taxes. Overall, the episode emphasizes proactive strategies in the face of evolving market conditions and policy.