America’s once-promising EV transition could have taken a U-turn, however no less than some in Hollywood try to do their half. Rivian partnered with Gray’s Anatomy to make a customized electrical ambulance for the long-running collection.
The ambulance is a modified model of Rivian’s Industrial Van. The customized “vanbulance” serves a twin goal: stopping on-set exhaust fumes (which might hurt the forged and crew) and integrating a inexperienced storyline. “As an additional advantage, the elimination of engine noise introduced a welcome quiet whereas cameras had been rolling,” Rivan wrote in a weblog put up.
The car contains some production-specific touches. Its partitions and roof panels are detachable, permitting cameras to achieve angles required for inside photographs. As well as, Rivian changed the usual van’s rear roll-up door with double doorways whereas including a aspect entry to the cargo space. The corporate additionally added customized lighting and an exterior wrap studying “Seattle Emergency Response Companies.”
The workforce consulted with the Huntington Seaside Hearth Division and the Los Angeles Hearth Division to tell the inside structure. “Their suggestions was invaluable to grasp how first responders really use their autos,” Rivian wrote.
The Hollywood Reporter notes that the electrical ambulance debuted within the November 13, 2025, episode of Gray’s Anatomy. Nonetheless, it was featured extra prominently in Thursday’s episode — therefore Rivian selecting this week to focus on it.
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