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Illinois to spend $25.1 million on public EV charging infrastructure

Electrek

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim has announced plans to spend more than $25 million on new EV charging infrastructure under the Driving a Cleaner Illinois program.

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Kona Electric review, Taycan battery recall, Illinois LFP plant: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Illinois will be the home of a huge LFP battery factory. The Hyundai Kona electric outshines its gasoline counterpart. And the Porsche Taycan is getting recalled for battery issues only affecting one model year. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Rivian (RIVN) set to score extra incentives for bringing R2 production to Illinois

Electrek

After announcing that R2 production will kick off in Illinois, Rivian (RIVN) is poised to earn additional incentives with plans to expand its Normal EV plant.

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Gotion is bringing a $2 billion EV battery gigafactory to Illinois, creating thousands of jobs

Electrek

Global EV battery developer Gotion High-Tech has announced a major investment in the state of Illinois to the tune of $2 billion to erect a new gigafactory in Manteno – about 50 miles south of Chicago.

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Tesla has secured a massive new building in Illinois

Electrek

Tesla has secured a long-term lease on a massive new building located in Pontoon Beach, Illinois, near St. The post Tesla has secured a massive new building in Illinois appeared first on Electrek. It’s not clear what the building will be used for, but it’s likely going to be a giant parts distribution center.

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Stellantis strike ends, new battery plant in Illinois; GM Lyriq plant sees walkout

Electrek

UAW has announced that it has come to a tentative agreement with Stellantis to end the six-week strike, including job gains from the reopening of a plant in Belvidere, Illinois and addition of a new battery plant in that location.

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Tesla expands its real-time data car insurance product to Illinois

Electrek

Tesla has now expanded the availability of its real-time data car insurance product to car owners in Illinois. more… The post Tesla expands its real-time data car insurance product to Illinois appeared first on Electrek.

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