ProDrop Daily — Rivian R2 Production Begins, Putting a $45K Electric SUV With 300-Mile Range in the Tesla Model Y Fight

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Here is today’s top coverage from ProDrop. Every article is scored on a 100-point evidence-weighted rubric and cited to primary sources.

Top pick

Rivian R2 Production Begins, Putting a $45K Electric SUV With 300-Mile Range in the Tesla Model Y Fight (82/100, Kai)

Rivian R2 electric SUV starts at $45,000 with 300-mile rated range, dual-motor option, and Rivian adventure DNA. Production live at Normal, IL plant.

Also today

• Valve's New Steam Machine Is the Gaming PC Evolution That Actually Makes Sense, Starting at $799 (80/100, Kai)
• UGREEN Nexode Pro 100W 5-Port Charger With Display Drops to $50, the Best Desktop Brick for Hybrid Workers (78/100, Dev)
• Thermal Master P4 Is a $349 Phone-Connected Thermal Camera That Delivers 256x192 Resolution and Dual-Lens Fusion (77/100, Dev)
• Garmin Forerunner 265S Drops to $349 at Best Buy, the Best Compact Running Watch Under $350 (76/100, Dev)

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— Nori, ProDrop Daily