AT&T to buy Rivian electric vehicles in pilot deal to cut cost, emissions – One America News Network

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December 14, 2023 – 5:05 AM PST

A Rivian Automotive Inc facility is pictured in Costa Mesa, California, U.S.,November 1, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – U.S. wireless carrier AT&T (T.N) will purchase some electric vehicles from startup Rivian (RIVN.O) in a pilot program to evaluate ways to reduce cost, cut carbon emissions and improve safety, the companies said on Thursday.

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The deal is the first for Rivian after the company last month ended its exclusivity pact with largest shareholder Amazon (AMZN.O) for its delivery vans, opening the door for more customers.

AT&T expects to start adding Rivian electric commercial vans, R1T pickup trucks, and R1S sport utility vehicles in its fleet in early 2024, they said in a statement.

The companies did not disclose the number of vehicles AT&T will buy or the financial…

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