Rivian Aligns with Tesla on NACS Charging Standard

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Rivian joins Tesla in adopting the North American Charging Standard (NACS).

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Current and future Rivian vehicles will be equipped with NACS charge ports.

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Rivian's CEO expresses excitement about working with Tesla and leveraging their Supercharger network.

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Rivian will continue building its own charging network called the Rivian Adventure Network.

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The Rivian Adventure Network features strategically located DC fast chargers along popular routes and highways.

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Tesla's dominant position in the American EV market makes it challenging for competitors in the EV charging industry.

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