# Mercedes-Benz Vans and Rivian partner to produce electric vans in Europe

Mercedes-Benz Vans and Rivian have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a joint venture to produce large electric vans at a factory in Central/Eastern Europe, leveraging an existing Mercedes-Benz site.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2022-09-08
- Where: Central/Eastern Europe
- Status: announced
- Products: large electric vans
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Mercedes-Benz Vans](https://endata.com/companies/28965.md) (partner)
- [Rivian](https://endata.com/companies/45092.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [media.mbusa.com](https://media.mbusa.com/releases/release-5aa4e93e73d1a130044b1a6f010b56eb-mercedes-benz-vans-and-rivian-move-to-partner-on-electric-van-production), 2022-09-08: "Mercedes-Benz Vans, full range provider of electric private and commercial vans, and electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, have today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to initiate a strategic partnership."

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