Range anxiety

A tornado hit Rivian's electric vehicle factory in Normal, Illinois, causing significant damage to the roof and flooding the assembly line. The timing is particularly bad for Rivian as it prepares to roll out its new, more affordable R2 vehicle. The company's future is heavily dependent on the success of the R2 model. Rivian's CEO, RJ Scaringe, is assessing the damage and determining the next steps. The incident highlights the risks of manufacturing in areas prone to severe weather events.