According to Sawyer Merritt, Rivian delivered a strong quarter with adjusted loss per share of $0.65, outperforming analyst expectations of $0.72, and reported revenue of $1.56 billion, exceeding estimates of $1.5 billion. The company has completed the construction of a 1.1 million square foot R2 body shop and general assembly building, alongside a 1.2 million square foot supplier park and logistics center in Normal, Illinois. All manufacturing shops have begun equipment bring-up, and Rivian is commissioning robots in the new body shop, signaling advanced AI-driven automation in vehicle manufacturing. The company plans to start manufacturing validation builds by year-end 2025, highlighting significant opportunities for AI robotics integration and operational efficiency in the EV sector. (Source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter)