Sen. Durbin: Rivian leading way for the state
Rising from the ashes, a once abandoned auto plant may signal an amazing economic opportunity for our state. Six years ago, the last Mitsubishi worker clocked out at the sprawling plant in Normal. Thousands of jobs were gone and a massive, empty building haunted the I-55 roadside. Then, there was nothing short of an economic…Read More
SIU expanding automotive course to focus on electric vehicle education
Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale’s automotive technology program is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) education.
Investment in health
Children’s health needs to be a priority. So when talking about higher prices for zero-emission electric school buses, we need to look at zero pollution school buses as an investment in lifelong health, not a cost.Read More
Electric buses cut pollution and spark interest, but there’s a cost conundrum
With state and federal momentum growing to replace diesel school buses with electrics, and a manufacturing plant to build those vehicles moving to the suburbs, is Illinois on the cusp of a green transport revolution?Read More
What if Illinois became a hub of electric vehicle manufacturing?
A nascent electric vehicle manufacturing hub is taking shape along Interstate 55, where Rivian will start making trucksnext month in Normal. Lion Electric said May 7 it will build buses and trucks in Joliet starting next year. Just a littlefarther up Interstate 55 in Lemont, Argonne National Laboratory is conducting advanced battery research. With two…Read More
New EV charging station signs to appear along Illinois interstates soon
The Illinois Department of Transportation says owners of electronic vehicles will soon be able to find the closest charging stations easier.Read More
Durbin: Illinois Has The Chance To Become Leader In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today took to the Senate floor to highlight the exciting progress in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in Illinois. On the Senate floor, Durbin spoke about his recent visit to the Rivian plant in Normal, Illinois, ahead of the manufacturing facility beginning production of its inaugural line…Read More
To encourage more electric vehicles, Illinois should adopt California emission standards
The more states adopt higher standards on auto emissions, the sooner our nation will move away from vehicles that emit climate-warming gases.Read More
American Lung Association Calls for Stronger Transportation Electrification Legislation
As Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois General Assembly consider legislation nearing the end of session, the American Lung Association reminds the Governor and legislators that lives and billions of dollars are on the line with their support of a transition to electric transportation. In response to this opportunity, American Lung Association President and CEO…Read More
OUR VIEW: Rivian making Normal thrive
The region received another economic jolt in the arm Wednesday when it was announced that Heartland Community College will be home to a training academy focused on electric vehicles and energy storage.Read More