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OPmobility plans to assemble bumpers in Normal for Rivian’s new lower-cost R2 model that goes into production next year. It's expected to start at $45,000.
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Fourteen new electric-vehicle charging stations are coming to gas stations and a restaurant in McLean County, as part of a second round of federal grants aimed at bolstering EV charging capacity along interstate corridors.
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The implementation of climate and environmental policy may become more challenging during the Trump administration, but the fight is far from over, according to one national environmental advocate.
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The stakes are high for Rivian in Georgia. The plant will make new lower-cost models, called R2 and R3, that will be key to Rivian’s long-term ability to turn a profit. And it’s being built at a time of increased hostility toward EVs from the Trump administration.
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Rivian isn't saying how many employees at the Normal plant will be affected, but a source familiar with the matter tells WGLT nine jobs are being cut in Normal.
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Sweeping and still-fluid changes to U.S. trade policy and reduced demand for regulatory credits are hurting Rivian’s bottom line, as the electric automaker nears the start of production on a new model in Normal.
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The Normal Town Council on Monday approved two changes to the intergovernmental agreement for the McLean County 1% mental health and public safety sales tax fund.
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Automobile seat maker Adient will open a facility in Normal to serve Rivian. The $8 million investment will create 75 new full-time jobs.
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The electric automaker Rivian says it’s cutting over 100 manufacturing jobs to “improve operational efficiency” as it prepares to launch production of a new vehicle in Normal.
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An electric-vehicle expert from the University of Illinois talks to WGLT about legislation that would kill $7,500 tax credits, add a new $250 fee, and pull back on charging-station spending.