Rivian Makes Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Dreams Come True
Rivian and Ben & Jerry's have announced a groundbreaking collaboration to launch electric ice cream trucks built on the Rivian Commercial Van platform. The initiative debuts with two electric 'scoop trucks' at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, showcasing a modern take on traditional ice cream trucks.
The vehicles, featuring a 161-mile range, will travel across the USA, attending events in Vermont and serving the Rivian community. This partnership aligns with Ben & Jerry's mission for positive environmental impact, leveraging Rivian's recently launched Commercial Van program that helps businesses transition away from fossil fuels.
The collaboration demonstrates Rivian's expansion into commercial fleet solutions while providing Ben & Jerry's with enhanced operational capabilities for events and catering. The electric scoop trucks represent a sustainable approach to mobile ice cream delivery, combining environmental consciousness with improved performance and reliability.
Rivian e Ben & Jerry's hanno annunciato una collaborazione innovativa per lanciare camion per gelato elettrici costruiti sulla piattaforma del Rivian Commercial Van. L'iniziativa debutta con due 'scoop trucks' elettrici al South by Southwest (SXSW) ad Austin, Texas, presentando una versione moderna dei tradizionali camion per gelato.
I veicoli, con un'autonomia di 161 miglia, viaggeranno attraverso gli Stati Uniti, partecipando a eventi in Vermont e servendo la comunità Rivian. Questa partnership si allinea con la missione di Ben & Jerry's di avere un impatto ambientale positivo, sfruttando il programma Commercial Van recentemente lanciato da Rivian, che aiuta le aziende a passare dai combustibili fossili.
La collaborazione dimostra l'espansione di Rivian nelle soluzioni per flotte commerciali, fornendo a Ben & Jerry's capacità operative migliorate per eventi e catering. I camion scoop elettrici rappresentano un approccio sostenibile alla consegna di gelato mobile, combinando coscienza ambientale con prestazioni e affidabilità superiori.
Rivian y Ben & Jerry's han anunciado una colaboración innovadora para lanzar camiones de helados eléctricos construidos sobre la plataforma del Rivian Commercial Van. La iniciativa se presenta con dos 'scoop trucks' eléctricos en el South by Southwest (SXSW) en Austin, Texas, mostrando una versión moderna de los tradicionales camiones de helados.
Los vehículos, que cuentan con un alcance de 161 millas, viajarán por los EE. UU., asistiendo a eventos en Vermont y sirviendo a la comunidad de Rivian. Esta asociación se alinea con la misión de Ben & Jerry's de tener un impacto ambiental positivo, aprovechando el programa Commercial Van lanzado recientemente por Rivian, que ayuda a las empresas a alejarse de los combustibles fósiles.
La colaboración demuestra la expansión de Rivian en soluciones de flotas comerciales, al tiempo que proporciona a Ben & Jerry's capacidades operativas mejoradas para eventos y catering. Los camiones scoop eléctricos representan un enfoque sostenible para la entrega móvil de helados, combinando conciencia ambiental con un mejor rendimiento y fiabilidad.
리비안과 벤앤제리는 리비안 상용 밴 플랫폼을 기반으로 한 전기 아이스크림 트럭을 출시하기 위한 혁신적인 협업을 발표했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 텍사스 오스틴에서 열리는 사우스 바이 사우스웨스트(SXSW)에서 두 대의 전기 '스쿱 트럭'으로 데뷔하며 전통적인 아이스크림 트럭에 대한 현대적인 해석을 보여줍니다.
이 차량들은 161마일의 주행 거리를 자랑하며, 미국 전역을 여행하면서 버몬트에서 열리는 행사에 참석하고 리비안 커뮤니티에 서비스를 제공합니다. 이 파트너십은 벤앤제리의 긍정적인 환경 영향을 위한 사명과 일치하며, 기업들이 화석 연료에서 벗어날 수 있도록 돕는 리비안의 최근 상용 밴 프로그램을 활용하고 있습니다.
이 협업은 상업용 차량 솔루션으로서의 리비안의 확장을 보여주며, 벤앤제리에게는 이벤트와 케이터링을 위한 향상된 운영 능력을 제공합니다. 전기 스쿱 트럭은 이동식 아이스크림 배달에 대한 지속 가능한 접근 방식을 나타내며, 환경 의식과 향상된 성능 및 신뢰성을 결합하고 있습니다.
Rivian et Ben & Jerry's ont annoncé une collaboration révolutionnaire pour lancer des camions à glace électriques construits sur la plateforme du Rivian Commercial Van. L'initiative fait ses débuts avec deux 'scoop trucks' électriques au South by Southwest (SXSW) à Austin, Texas, présentant une interprétation moderne des camions à glace traditionnels.
Les véhicules, avec une autonomie de 161 miles, parcourront les États-Unis, participant à des événements dans le Vermont et servant la communauté Rivian. Ce partenariat s'aligne avec la mission de Ben & Jerry's d'avoir un impact environnemental positif, en tirant parti du programme Commercial Van récemment lancé par Rivian, qui aide les entreprises à se détourner des combustibles fossiles.
Cette collaboration démontre l'expansion de Rivian dans les solutions de flotte commerciale tout en offrant à Ben & Jerry's des capacités opérationnelles améliorées pour les événements et le traiteur. Les camions scoop électriques représentent une approche durable de la livraison de glace mobile, alliant conscience environnementale et performances améliorées.
Rivian und Ben & Jerry's haben eine bahnbrechende Zusammenarbeit angekündigt, um elektrische Eiswagen auf der Plattform des Rivian Commercial Van zu lancieren. Die Initiative wird mit zwei elektrischen 'Scoop Trucks' beim South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, vorgestellt und bietet eine moderne Interpretation traditioneller Eiswagen.
Die Fahrzeuge, die eine Reichweite von 161 Meilen haben, werden durch die USA reisen, an Veranstaltungen in Vermont teilnehmen und der Rivian-Community dienen. Diese Partnerschaft steht im Einklang mit der Mission von Ben & Jerry's, einen positiven Umwelteinfluss zu haben, und nutzt das kürzlich gestartete Commercial Van-Programm von Rivian, das Unternehmen hilft, von fossilen Brennstoffen wegzukommen.
Die Zusammenarbeit zeigt Rivians Expansion in kommerzielle Flottenlösungen und bietet Ben & Jerry's verbesserte betriebliche Möglichkeiten für Veranstaltungen und Catering. Die elektrischen Scoop Trucks stellen einen nachhaltigen Ansatz für die mobile Eisauslieferung dar und vereinen Umweltbewusstsein mit verbesserter Leistung und Zuverlässigkeit.
- Expansion into commercial fleet market with high-profile partnership
- Demonstrates real-world application of Rivian Commercial Van platform
- Strategic entry into food service industry showcasing vehicle versatility
- initial deployment (only 2 vehicles)
- 161-mile range may restrict operational capability for longer routes
Electrified Scoop Trucks to Debut at South by Southwest and Bring Fun to Fans Across the
Built on the Rivian Commercial Van, the new Ben & Jerry's scoop trucks will modernize everything people love about an ice cream truck. Fans will have a chance to check out the new scoop trucks when one debuts at South by Southwest (SXSW) in
Following SXSW, the Ben & Jerry's scoop trucks will be hitting the road, bringing good eats and good vibes to the Rivian community across the country and will pop up at events in Ben & Jerry's home state of
Part of Ben & Jerry's mission is to use its operations to have a positive impact on its community and the planet. This alliance will help serve up smiles by bringing a Ben & Jerry's experience to fans with outstanding reliability and performance, with the added benefit of a reduced environmental footprint.
"Collaborating with the Ben & Jerry's team to build the next generation of electric scoop trucks has been an incredible experience. It's one of those projects that just makes the team smile," said Brian Gase, Senior Director of Prototype Development at Rivian. "We can't wait for people to stop by for some ice cream and see it in action for the first time during SXSW!"
"Working with Rivian, an industry leader that is committed to sustainability is an ice cream dream come true," said Ben & Jerry's Sean Slattery, US Integrated Marketing project lead. "Today, Rivian helped Ben & Jerry's reduce our reliance on fossil fuels in a small way, while making things a little bit cooler... which, as an ice cream company, is extremely difficult to do," joked Slattery.
With an impressive range of 161 miles*, the Rivian Commercial Vans will allow for more events, more catering gigs, and dishing out more ice cream than ever to Ben & Jerry's and Rivian's collective fans.
To learn more about Rivian, go to www.rivian.com, and for more information about the Rivian Commercial Van, visit www.rivian.com/fleet. For more information on Ben & Jerry's, go to www.benjerry.com.
*Actual vehicle capability will depend on selected options and trim. Performance estimates vary based on battery pack, tire, drive modes, vehicle load and weather. All official EPA values are noted as "Est. EPA range". Some range and charge times are preliminary manufacturer estimates based on the simulation and EPA test cycles and are not official EPA values, noted as "Est. range". Range will vary based on a number of factors, including battery pack, tires, drive mode, HVAC setting, driving behavior, weather, vehicle condition and battery age.
About Rivian:
Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is an American automotive manufacturer that develops and builds category-defining electric vehicles and accessories. The company creates innovative and technologically advanced products that are designed to excel at work and play with the goal of accelerating the global transition to zero-emission transportation and energy. Rivian vehicles are built in
About Ben & Jerry's
Ben & Jerry's is an aspiring social justice company that believes in a greater calling than simply making and selling the world's best ice cream. The company produces a wide variety of super-premium ice cream and Non-Dairy/vegan desserts using high-quality ingredients and lots of big chunks and swirls. As a Certified B Corp, Ben & Jerry's incorporates its vision of Linked Prosperity into its business practices via values-led sourcing initiatives when purchasing ingredients. Ben & Jerry's is distributed in over 35 countries in supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, franchised Scoop Shops, and via on-demand delivery services. Ben & Jerry's, a
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