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Rivian to make 100,000 electric delivery vans for Amazon

Rivian SUV prototype, 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show
Richard Truesdell
Rivian SUV prototype, 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show
Rivian SUV prototype, 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show
Credit Richard Truesdell
Rivian SUV prototype, 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show

A newcomer to the auto industry world will produce 100,000 electric delivery vans for Amazon.

Rivian, which has its design and engineering center in Plymouth, Michigan, got its start in 2009.

Amazon says the vans will help it meet its goal of becoming carbon neutral by the year 2040.

Large investors in Rivian include Amazon, along with Ford Motor Company, and Cox Automotive.

Rivian is also developing an electric sports pickup, and an electric large SUV.

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Tracy Samilton covers the auto beat for Michigan Radio. She has worked for the station for 12 years, and started out as an intern before becoming a part-time and, later, a full-time reporter. Tracy's reports on the auto industry can frequently be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered, as well as on Michigan Radio. She considers her coverage of the landmark lawsuit against the University of Michigan for its use of affirmative action a highlight of her reporting career.