California-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian has delivered an all-electric ice cream truck to American ice cream giant Ben & Jerry’s.
The electric truck was specially-made for the Vermont ice cream maker, and based on Rivian’s Commercial Van.
Brian Gase, Senior Director of Prototype Development at Rivian, said:
“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.”
Fans will have a chance to check out the new scoop trucks when one debuts at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas this week.
The electric scoop trucks will be hitting the road in two weeks, bringing ice cream to the Rivian community across the country and will pop up at events in Ben & Jerry’s home state of Vermont.
Rivian’s recent announcement launching the Rivian Commercial Van to businesses across the U.S. helped to form the basis of this custom-made truck.
Part of Ben & Jerry’s mission is to use its operations to have a positive impact on its community and the planet.
With an impressive range of 161 miles, the Rivian Commercial Vans will allow for more ice cream than ever to Ben & Jerry’s and Rivian’s collective fans.
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