It's 'do or die' for electric vehicle maker Rivian as it breaks ground on a $5 billion plant

ATLANTA (AP) — It seems like a terrible time to build an electric vehicle plant in the United States, but Rivian Automotive leaders say they're confident as the company starts long-delayed work on a $5 billion facility in Georgia.

The money-losing California-based company breaks ground Tuesday east of Atlanta despite President Donald Trump’s successful push to roll back electric vehicle tax credits . Starting Sept. 30, buyers will no longer qualify for savings of up to $7,500 per car.