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Rivian · NormalCEO RJ Scaringe says using Rivian's existing plant in Normal, Ill., will allow R2 production in the first half of 2026 and save $2.25 billion compared with a later start at a future Georgia factory.See the Story
Rivian's pivot to Ill. plant for R2 model saves time, money vs. future Georgia site
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Rivian · NormalRivian will begin building its new R2 electric SUV at its Normal, Illinois facility to accelerate the launch. Meanwhile, Rivian is delaying construction at its new $5 billion EV plant in Georgia, where the R2 was initially expected to be produced. Rivian said the move will save around $2.25 billion, a significant amount of capital the EV maker can use.See the Story
Rivian delays $5B Georgia EV plant to accelerate R2 launch, resulting in $2.25B in savings
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JB Pritzker · NormalGov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) surprised an audience of electric vehicle supporters on Tuesday by announcing it was not the right time for the state to adopt a new bill that would impose California’s emission standards. Pritzker, who maintained that the state was still devoted to replacing gas cars with electric vehicles, said there were other incentives to transition the state to EVs. “We ultimately need to replace fossil fuel emitting vehicles in t…See the Story
Illinois Gov. Pritzker kills plan to force California’s climate rules on his state
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JB Pritzker · NormalGov. JB Pritzker was downstate Tuesday at a ribbon cutting for a new electric vehicle manufacturing training facility. The facility was funded in part by a $7.5 million capital grant, as part of the state's larger $15 million manufacturing training academy investment.See the Story
Gov. JB Pritzker attends downstate ribbon cutting for new EV manufacturing training facility
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