Upstart electric vehicle maker Rivian posts $1.23 billion third quarter loss Upstart electric vehicle maker Rivian posts $1.23 billion third quarter loss December 17, 2021 dzadmin Comments 0 Comment Electric vehicle upstart Rivian Automotive posted a $1.23 billion net loss in the third quarter, something the automaker blamed on labor and overhead costs as it ramps up large-scale production at its factory in Normal, Illinois.