08:10 AM EDT, 06/25/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Rivian Automotive ( RIVN ) expects to cut material costs for vans by 35% and achieve savings of "similar magnitude" for its other lines by streamlining its manufacturing process, Reuters reported late Monday, citing Chief Executive RJ Scaringe.

The company removed over 100 steps from the battery-making process, 52 pieces of equipment from the body shop, and over 500 parts from the design of its flagship SUVs and pickups as part of its drive to turn a profit, according to the report.

The company's overall cost of manufacturing electric vehicles has "improved dramatically," Reuters said, citing Scaringe during a factory tour.

Rivian did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.

Shares of the electric-vehicle maker were up 1.9% in premarket activity Tuesday.

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