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Illinois State University interim president Aondover Tarhule spoke to WGLT about the potential for new student housing developments, how the university has increased diverse student enrollment without affirmative action, and more.
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The electric automaker Rivian told investors Tuesday it’s going to be able to build more vehicles this year than initially forecast, and that a broad cost-cutting plan is having a positive impact on profitability.
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The draws at Rivian’s 2023 Family and Friends Day’s included rock climbing, a hayrack ride and a petting zoo, along with numerous other activities from local businesses. And, of course, there were the EVs.
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An analyst who closely follows electric vehicles says the widespread shift to Tesla’s charging technology is a big deal – and likely means an industry standard is established for EV charging stations.
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Rivian said Monday that its customers will soon be able to charge their vehicles at Tesla charging stations, becoming the latest automaker to reach a plug-sharing deal with one of its competitors.
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The new state budget includes less money for a popular electric-vehicle rebate program, potentially hindering efforts to reach a stated goal of 1 million EVs on the road by 2030.
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Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said Friday there are advantages to building his business independently, rather than being acquired by a larger company.
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Rivian’s founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said Tuesday that the constant tinkering they’re doing now to lower the cost of manufacturing will serve the company well as the electric-vehicle business gets a lot more crowded in the coming years.
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The electric automaker Rivian says it expects the federal government will restore its eligibility for a portion of a tax credit enacted last year to encourage EV purchases.
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Normal is a step closer to a new $5 million east side fire station, after the town council on Monday OK’d negotiating a contract for building the future firehouse at Shepard and Hershey roads.