Amazon-backed startup Rivian starts production of electric pickup truck

FILE PHOTO: The logo for electric vehicle startup Rivian is seen on the hood of its new R1T all-electric truck in Mill Valley, California, U.S., January 25, 2020. REUTERS/Nathan Frandino

(Reuters) -Amazon-backed Rivian's first electric pickup truck has rolled off the production line, the company's chief executive officer said on Tuesday.

This makes Rivian the first to bring an electric pickup to the market, ahead of Tesla Inc, General Motors and others.