Final-Minute Christmas Current Concept — A Rivian! (Hopefully)

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You’ve acquired somebody in your life who you’re keen on and admire however you simply don’t know what to get them for Christmas? Maybe they’ve simply acquired every part they want, and even a bit extra. We’ve all been there. An concept hit me this week on account of just a few issues, and it’s a simple last-minute possibility that doesn’t require going to the shop (or hoping a web-based supply arrives on time).

At my youthful daughter’s college, I came upon that lecturers and trainer aides typically get lottery tickets as presents. Now, a one in a billion probability isn’t nice, however it acquired me pondering that it’s a completely different, attention-grabbing concept for a gift. Higher than one other candle! And picture if the trainer did win….

Nicely, as you realize for those who comply with CleanTechnica carefully, we’ve partnered with ISEA for years supporting its EV raffles and its photo voltaic advocacy, schooling, and activism. This yr, it’s raffling off a Rivian. It’s nonetheless a lottery, however solely 2,500 tickets are being offered, and even for those who don’t win, you’re supporting solar energy progress.

Rivian has additionally been on the thoughts lots this week. The corporate had a giant Autonomy & AI Day occasion. It’s coaching and hiring veterans in Georgia. It’s getting ready for manufacturing of the R2. And, as I wrote a few days in the past, Elon Musk’s political shenanigans and growing old product lineup mixed with legacy US automakers pulling again on their EV plans might be leaving an enormous opening for Rivian to scale up, develop, and get worthwhile.

So, yeah, if you wish to assist somebody bounce on the Rivian practice within the most cost-effective method attainable (with some luck), go get them — or your self — a raffle ticket or 4. It’s $100 for one ticket or $300 for 4. (And, hey, CleanTechnica would take one as effectively!)