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Rivian executive reveals massive cost-savings from re-tooling Illinois plant

Teslarati

Rivian has debuted its latest generation of the R1T pickup and R1S SUV, and CEO RJ Scaringe recently told one publication about the company’s massive cost-savings efforts in recent months, following the retooling of its Illinois factory.

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Rivian wins massive incentive package for R2 vehicle production in Illinois

Teslarati

Rivian has won a massive $827 million incentive package from the State of Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, which will be used to expand the R2 production facility in Normal, Illinois. We look forward to continuing our close partnership and building upon the success we have enjoyed.”

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Illinois to spend $25.1 million on public EV charging infrastructure

Electrek

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim has announced plans to spend more than $25 million on new EV charging infrastructure under the Driving a Cleaner Illinois program.

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Kona Electric review, Taycan battery recall, Illinois LFP plant: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Illinois will be the home of a huge LFP battery factory. The Hyundai Kona electric outshines its gasoline counterpart. And the Porsche Taycan is getting recalled for battery issues only affecting one model year. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Rivian Gets $827M from the State of Illinois for R2 production

Electric Cars Report

Rivian Automotive has received an $827M incentive package from the State of Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, which will allow the company to expand operations at its plant in Normal, IL.

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Rivian gets $827m incentives to expand Normal, Illinois factory for R2

Electrek

Rivian will build R2 in Illinois instead of Georgia to get to market cheaper & faster. IL has now committed to $827m in incentives to help.

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Rivian (RIVN) set to score extra incentives for bringing R2 production to Illinois

Electrek

After announcing that R2 production will kick off in Illinois, Rivian (RIVN) is poised to earn additional incentives with plans to expand its Normal EV plant.

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