An investigation is underway after three Amazon Electric Delivery Vans made by Normal-based Rivian burst into flames in Houston, Texas.
Gizmodo reports on July 1, a drone operator saw plumes of toxic black smoke rising towards the sky from one Rivian EDV first and then the fire spread to two other EDVs parked adjacent. Temperatures were reportedly near 100 degrees at the time.
Amazon is using thousands of vehicles made by Rivian to cut its emissions. A spokesperson from Rivian said the battery was not the initiator of the fire.