Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107]. One of two Rivian vans adapted to ice cream trucks.

Ben & Jerry’s Ditches ICE For Rivian’s Van

18 Aug 2025 | Abstracted from MSN

Rivian and Ben & Jerry’s have teamed up to create two all-electric "scoop trucks" built on Rivian's Commercial Van platform. Debuting at SXSW in Austin, the eco-friendly vehicles boast a 161-mile range and combine refrigeration and serving windows inside. After the launch, they'll travel nationwide...to bring scoops with less noise, emissions, and fossil-fuel reliance...showcasing Rivian's commercial EV versatility..."

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