Pritzker touts EV plant in Normal, Bailey says taxpayers bear the burden

Pritzker touts EV plant in Normal, Bailey says taxpayers bear the burden

(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Rivian is the best electric vehicle maker in the world, but his Republican challenger says special tax breaks for multibillion-dollar companies don’t work.

Gov. Pritzker Highlights Jobs, Innovation, and Illinois’ Growing EV Ecosystem with Visit to Rivian Manufacturing Expansion

NORMAL – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Rivian and local leaders to highlight how Illinois’ investments in electric vehicle manufacturing, infrastructure, and workforce development are helping drive continued growth in the state’s electric vehicle ecosystem. As Rivian expands production of its R2 vehicle, the company’s growing footprint in Normal continues creating jobs and strengthening Illinois’ position as a leader in the future of manufa…

During Rivian visit, Pritzker says new R2 model could open EV market to the middle class

Gov. JB Pritzker visited Rivian’s new manufacturing plant in Normal on Tuesday and suggested that the company’s new R2 model could open up the market for EVs to middle-income buyers in the same way that Ford’s Model T did for regular cars a century ago.

Koehler highlights Rivian growth, jobs and EV innovation in Central Illinois

BLOOMINGTON – State Senator Dave Koehler is pleased by the rapid expansion of Rivian’s Manufacturing plant in Bloomington Normal. The additions to the manufactures plant bring with it more economic and job opportunities for our community while bolstering our states electric vehicle ecosystem. “Rivian’s continued growth in Normal is a testament to what can happen when state, local, and private partners collaborate with a unified vision for the fu…

Rivian Rumoured to Announce First R2 Customer Deliveries at Illinois Event

Rivian and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker are scheduled to make a joint Rivian R2 announcement at the company’s Normal, Illinois manufacturing plant later this Tuesday at 10:20 am Central Time. The major event whose specific subject remains undisclosed but has sparked widespread speculation among investors and reservation holders as it has been known since last week that the first customer deliveries were just days away. The Illinois Governor’s D…