Rivian laying off hundreds of workers amid R2 launch

Rivian electric vehicles are parked in front of a Rivian service center on April 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Rivian said Tuesday it was laying off hundreds of workers, or less than 2% of its workforce, as the EV maker aims to narrow losses. The layoffs affect some teams [...] The post Rivian laying off hundreds of workers amid R2 launch appeared first on NYT News Today .