Executives for electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian are continuing to reassure Georgia officials that their company remains committed to building a massive plant in Morgan and Walton counties despite a recent pause in construction.
During an appearance in Atlanta, Tony Sanger, vice president of facilities for the company, acknowledged concerns over the Rivian’s plans for the state but stressed they’re not abandoning Georgia even though they have shifted production of its new R2 SUV to its sole plant in Normal, Illinois.
When Rivian announced plans to delay construction of the $5 billion Georgia plant, the company said it would save nearly $2.2 billion in costs by moving to an existing production line and get vehicles in the hands of customers faster.
During Saturday’s event at Rivian’s Ponce City Market showroom in Atlanta, prototypes of three new EV models were revealed in an effort to calm fears about the company’s future plans.
Sanger said the automaker will meet its obligations in Georgia to have 7,500 workers at the Rutledge site by 2030.
This article comes to Now Habersham in partnership with WUGA News
