Rivian starts production of R2 SUVs, deliveries expected later this spring
By Abhirup Roy SAN FRANCISCO, April 22 (Reuters) - Rivian on Wednesday started production of its smaller R2 SUVs, with customer deliveries expected later this spring, the electric-vehicle maker said, as it bets on a lower-cost model to broaden demand and put it on a firmer path to profit. 
