Rivian’s all-electric R1T truck has been named the winner of the third annual “Makers Madness” contest.
It was chosen by voters from an initial field of 400 entries as “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.”
Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Makers Madness is a bracket-style tournament that celebrates the manufacturing sector in Illinois.
According to our news partners at WAND-TV more than 200,000 votes were cast during the competition.
Manufactured in Normal, the R1T is the first all-electric truck in production, the R1T combines off-road capabilities with the driving style of a sports car, with acceleration from 0-60 mph in as quick as three seconds and a towing capacity of up to 11,000 pounds.