I wonder if that has something to do with the new Rivian Plant to be built. I think I read something about some weird goings on with it but can’t be certain. Some of it I interpreted as NIMBY but there were inklings of something else, too.
Be sure to check out qaz123's long comment under that post.
In a few weeks I'll post a follow-on story on Rivian story to assess the slim chances that Rivian can succeed in its business.