New report shows Illinois job, economic growth in electric transportation sector
A national clean energy trade organization has released a report showing growth in electric transportation-related jobs in Illinois could position the state to lead the domestic supply chain.Read More
Illinois electric vehicle jobs expected to climb in the next 3 years, report says
There were an estimated 5,200 electric transportation-related workers in Illinois in 2019, a number that’s expected to climb to 9,500 workers by 2024—an 83% increase.Read More
ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION COALITION ICAN CALLS FOR ENACTMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION LEGISLATION
Illinois Clean Air Now (ICAN), a coalition of clean energy, health advocacy and transportation industry stakeholders today called on Governor Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly to work together to pass comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) legislation during this year’s spring legislative session.Read More
The new Normal: How one Midwestern town got swept up in the electric vehicle boom
Mike O’Grady still remembers the fear he felt on Mitsubishi’s last day in Normal, Illinois, in 2015. The factory had sat on the outskirts of Normal and its twin city, Bloomington, since 1988.Read More
Racism in the air: The effects of environmental discrimination
The poisonous effects of racism have been especially evident over the last year, from the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor to the higher impact of COVID-19 in our neighborhoods.Read More
Electric truck company Rivian looks to add millions of square feet to Normal manufacturing plant
Electric truck startup Rivian is looking to expand its manufacturing plant in downstate Normal as the company works to bring its vehicles to market.Read More
Growing green: Why Illinois’ booming clean tech economy brought us to Libertyville
After an exhaustive nationwide search to find a new spot for our headquarters and electric vehicle (EV) charger manufacturing facility, the EVBox Group has settled on a perfect locale that boasts deep infrastructure, a strong workforce and — most importantly — an interest in green technology innovation: right here in Libertyville.Read More
Clean transportation can help prevent pollution that damages our health and heightens COVID risk
Dr. Shelley Francis is co-founder of EVHybridNoire, the nation’s largest network of Black people and people of color who are enthusiastic about shifting away from fossil fuels. Francis co-wrote this op-ed with Chispa National Director Johana Vicente.Read More
Electric vehicle maker Rivian plans Fulton Market showroom. ‘Chicago is a key location for us.’
Electric vehicle maker Rivian plans to open a showroom in Chicago’s Fulton Market district, in a deal that offers one of the first glimpses of the company’s retail strategy.Read More
Cut diesel pollution while maintaining Chicago’s robust freight business
The blessings of convenience and freight-related jobs come with a cost, but there is a way for dangerous pollution to be dramatically reduced while enhancing the Chicago area’s booming freight distribution industry.Read More