Rivian Accelerates Electrification through Adoption of North American Charging Standard and Access to Tesla’s Supercharger Network for Rivian Drivers

Rivian (RIVN) acquires rout planning app maker Iternio

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) announced Wednesday that the electric vehicle maker has acquired Swedish EV route planning app maker Iternio. According to CEO RJ Scaringe the automaker plans to include the technology in its electric pickups and sport utility vehicles, as well use its data to better expand its own charging network.

Scaringe did not disclose the value of the deal but said it was closed in the first quarter.

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Rivian (RIVN) owners poll shows overwhelming support for NACS adoption

American electric vehicle maker Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) announced earlier this week that the company will be joining fellow automakers Ford (NYSE: F) and General Motors (NYSE: GM) in adopting Teslas (NASDAQ: TSLA) North American Charging Standard (NACS).

A look at the companys owners forum reveals a strong consensus among owners and enthusiasts of the electric vehicle manufacturer's trucks in... More

A Railcar shortage is slowing auto deliveries

A recent report from the Detroit Free Press highlighted the challenges faced by automobile manufacturers in delivering new vehicles, attributing the constraints to difficulties in sourcing rail cars. According to the article, by the end of May, approximately 70,000 new vehicles were awaiting shipment from production facilities across the industry. Additionally, due to the widespread challenges, the stall in production resulted in the... More

Mizuho cuts estimates as Rivian (RIVN) continues production ramp

Mizuho reiterated a Buy rating on Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) and cut their 12-month price target on the stock to $27.00 (From $30.00) as the company continues to ramp production and prepare factories for increased capacity.

Analyst Vijay Rakesh wrote in a note, RIVN only produced 10.4k vehicles in the MarQ due to continued supply chain constraints, mainly at SiC and IGBT suppliers, and the shutdown of EDV lines for Enduro and LFP battery retooling. RIVN has reaffirmed its 50k production target for C23E. We... More

BTC Power joins rivals in adopting Tesla's (TSLA) NACS

In an exclusive story, Reuters reports Tuesday that privately-owned BTC Power will add Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) North American Charging Standard (NACS) connection to its electric vehicle chargers starting next year.

The move follows several rival charging companies like ChargePoint (NASDAQ:... More

Rivian (RIVN) a Buy at Canaccord Genuity on management optimism

Canaccord Genuity reiterated a Buy rating and $40.00 price target on Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) following recent statements from CEO, RJ Scaringe and CFO Claire McDonough. They described a material improvement in the broader supply chain environment and said that the companys R1 demand remains healthy and described their backlog as extending into 2024.

Analyst George Gianarikas wrote in a note, Over... More

Hyundai considers adopting Tesla (TSLA) charging standard

Hyundai held its 2023 CEO Investor Day on Tuesday where CEO Jaehoon Chang revealed that the South Korean automaker is considering the adoption of the Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) designed North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector for their vehicles, but still needs to determine if the switch would be in the customers best interest.

One... More

Rivian (RIVN) will adopt Tesla's (TSLA) charging standard

Reuters reports in an exclusive story Tuesday that American electric automaker Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) said it has agreed to adopt Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) charging standard. Adding momentum to Tesla's bid to set the industry standard.

Tesla struck simular deals in recent weeks with General Motors (NYSE: GM) and Ford (NYSE: F),... More