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Rivian’s Factory Reveals Why EV Fleet Contracts Are Crucial for Automakers
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4:01Now PlayingRivian’s deal to create 100,000 electric vans for Amazon is just one example of EV startups and legacy automakers’ thirst to secure contracts to electrify commercial fleets in the U.S.
Ford, GM’s Brightdrop, Stellantis and Canoo have also secured large-scale EV fleet contracts with companies like Walmart and FedEx.
To find out firsthand just how much of a lifeline these fleet electrification contracts can be for automakers, and why they’re so lucrative, we got access to take a closer look inside Rivian’s factory.
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