Rivian stops construction of a new EV plant in Georgia due to local concerns over water resources.

The company shifts its production of R2 and R3 vehicles to Illinois, achieving a cost saving of $2.25 billion.

The halt reflects a growing trend of resistance to EV manufacturing, as seen in protests in Quebec, Hungary, and Germany.

Activists have targeted Tesla's European gigafactory, highlighting similar environmental issues.

EV production raises environmental issues due to the substantial mineral requirements for batteries.

Experts maintain that the environmental impact of EVs is preferable to the continued use of fossil fuels.