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title: "Was The Rivian Amazon Electric Van Actually Worth The Hype?-1"
description: "Back in 2023, Amazon and Rivian Introduced the world to the future of delivery with it's ecofriendly electric delivery van! but is it actually any good? was it worth all the buzz? 1 year later, I talk about my thoughts and review of the electric van."
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# Was The Rivian Amazon Electric Van Actually Worth The Hype?-1
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Back in 2023, Amazon and Rivian Introduced the world to the future of delivery with it's ecofriendly electric delivery van! but is it actually any good? was it worth all the buzz? 1 year later, I talk about my thoughts and review of the electric van.
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