ADAPT News Roundup - August 13, 2021

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">EV startup Rivian is in preliminary discussions to build its $5 billion plant, the Senate gives approval to a budget amendment that would reduce eligibility for EV tax credits, and Nissan will close its Smyrna, Tennessee, plant for two weeks starting Aug. 16 due to the semiconductor chip shortage.</span></p> <p>This is the <em>ADAPT </em>News Roundup, bringing you the top headlines from the week's latest industry and tech news.</p> <p><em>Stories featured in this week's show:</em></p> <p><a href= "https://www.adaptautomotive.com/articles/1302-rivian-in-preliminary-talks-for-5b-facility" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rivian In Preliminary Talks for $5B Facility</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.adaptautomotive.com/articles/1299-senate-gives-preliminary-ok-to-ev-tax-credit-limit-amendment" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Senate Gives Preliminary OK to EV Tax Credit Limit Amendment</a><em><br /></em></p> <p><a href= "https://www.adaptautomotive.com/articles/1298-nissan-to-close-tenn-plant-for-2-weeks-due-to-chip-shortage" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nissan to Close Tenn. Plant for 2 Weeks Due to Chip Shortage</a></p> <p>Be sure to check out <em>ADAPT Automotive</em> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adaptautomotivemag" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a> and <a href= "https://twitter.com/adapt_auto" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Twitter</a>, and visit<em> <a href= "https://www.adaptautomotive.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">ADAPTautomotive.com</a></em> for latest on industry trends and tech. </p>