Ford announces $500m investment in US electric vehicle pioneer Rivian

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Developer of electric pick-up trucks and off road vehicles to work with Ford to boost auto giant's expanding EV line-up

Ford's fast-evolving electric vehicle (EV) plans received a further boost yesterday, as the auto giant announced it is to make a $500m investment in US EV developer Rivian as part of a new strategic partnership....

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