May 5, 2022

Lion Electric: A trailblazer in Illinois manufacturing

The future of transport is electric. That’s true not only for commuter cars and trucks, but for vehicles like school buses, too. And that electric future is being built right here in Illinois. Lion Electric’s new 900,000 sq-ft manufacturing facility is the largest of its kind in the U.S. Their all-electric buses and trucks will bring clean air and a sustainable economy to communities across the nation. Watch Lion Electric’s video to learn more about this innovative facility and how Illinois’ mix of skilled workers, robust infrastructure, and a compelling vision for the future is putting the state at the forefront of the electric revolution.

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Gotion, a leading battery maker for electric vehicles, recently announced it has chosen Illinois for its state-of-the-art $2 billion plant, creating 2,600 jobs and bolstering the state’s standing as a leading EV manufacturing hub. Slated to start production in 2024, the new factory in Manteno will make 10 GWh of lithium-ion battery packs and 40 GWh of lithium-ion battery cells. Gotion’s decision to locate in Illinois was driven by the state’s robust infrastructure, skilled workforce, business friendliness and compelling incentives.

Latest Investment Guide Shows Why More Companies Are Choosing to Be in Illinois

A thriving economy worth $1 trillion. Unparalleled fiscal progress with eight credit upgrades in two years. More state incentives than ever before. There’s no better place to grow your business than Illinois, and Conway Global’s 2023-24 Illinois Investment Guide gives a detailed look at how the state’s central location, clean energy, highly skilled workforce and world-class infrastructure are attracting more businesses than ever.

Charging Ahead: Three Illinois Projects Powering the Future of EVs

Prysmian Cable, TCCI and Lion Electric expand operations in Illinois with historic facilities focused on electric vehicle innovation and utilizing the Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois Act (REV Illinois Act), the state’s new incentives program to bolster Illinois manufacturing in the clean jobs economy by attracting companies in the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors.

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