- December 17, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
This is a developing story and will be updated.
NORMAL — Rivian Automotive will be spending $5 billion to build a manufacturing center east of Atlanta, the company’s second after the assembly plant in west Normal, it was announced Thursday.
The Georgia governor’s office said it marks the largest economic development project in state history and will be Rivian’s biggest manufacturing facility, producing up to 400,000 vehicles a year will starting in 2024.
“As one of the world’s most dynamic, innovative companies, Rivian’s exciting announcement today begins a new chapter for Georgia, and we are honored to welcome them to the Peach State!” Gov. Brian Kemp said in a statement.
The California-based electric vehicle startup has been scouting locations, with reports of possibilities including sites in Arizona and Michigan. Fort Worth, Texas, offered a $440 million incentive package for the project.
Rivian in a statement said the…
