Electric vehicles (EVs)

The application window closes April 30. But the popularity of the program could mean available funds are depleted before then.

The grants will go to publicly accessible locations, such as shopping areas, hotels and more.

The electric automaker Rivian said Wednesday it plans to cut 10% of its salaried workers, citing “challenging macroeconomic conditions.” The impact on Rivian’s workforce in Normal is not expected to be significant, given that the vast majority of its 8,000 local employees are hourly.

The state EV coordinator says 30,000 more charging ports are needed to reach energy goals.

The electric automaker Rivian is out with a new “impact” report tracking progress on sustainability goals, workplace culture and employee diversity, and philanthropic efforts.

State inks new incentive deal for manufacturing plant, is ahead of schedule on pre-K growth.

Rivian is one of more than a dozen automakers to get a warning from U.S. senators to not block unionizing efforts by their employees.

Only all-electric vehicles from licensed Illinois dealers are eligible.

Lithium-ion plant in Manteno part of state’s ongoing effort to court electric vehicle manufacturing.

In a call with reporters Wednesday, the governor said he is actively pursuing Illinois partnerships with electric vehicle companies and original equipment manufacturers.