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Rivian Factory Hit by EF-1 Tornado in Normal, Illinois

Rivian's Normal, Illinois factory was hit by an EF-1 tornado over the weekend, damaging Building 2 where the R2 SUV is manufactured. Operations are paused with plans to resume this week. No injuries were reported, though the company hasn't confirmed whether this will impact the R2's upcoming launch. The R2 is critical to Rivian's path to profitability, with the company targeting 20,000-25,000 units sold by year-end.