Many ineligible for Illinois electric vehicle purchase rebates from State of Illinois
Loopholes in the way the Illinois law is written only allow buyers who purchased within certain windows of time to apply. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
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Loopholes in the way the Illinois law is written only allow buyers who purchased within certain windows of time to apply. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
"Illinois has set very ambitious goals when it comes to greenhouse gas reduction. Electric vehicle adoption is one of the key drivers, and one of the most promising ways to achieve that," EVBox CEO Remco Samuels said.
During a "bootcamp" on Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker outlined the steps the state has taken to help drivers of electric cars.
Illinois is leading the charge for more zero-emission vehicles. During a "bootcamp" on Tuesday, Gov. JB Pritzker outlined the steps the state has taken to help drivers of electric cars.
"We're still at the infancy stages of that. So it's very difficult for somebody to travel around the Chicagoland area and still stay connected to their car."
But it's not just about feeling how the car drives. You can also learn about the technology one-on-one with an expert, and how to make it work in your everyday life.
The City Council approved the ordinance on Thursday.
They turned to CBS 2 Investigators for help after they then got stuck with a big bill.
Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation.
Joliet is planning to build a network of similar city-owned charging stations, and is trying to get $7 million in federal grants to pay for it.
It's the largest factory in the country and will produce about 20,000 electric vehicles a year, employing hundreds of workers.
U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) is pushing to get more electric vehicles on the road in northwest suburban Schaumburg.
The CTA is using the money in part for electrical upgrades at the 95th Street terminal to add six bus chargers. The terminal serves 16 bus routes.
For 100 years, people have relied on AM radio – for news, entertainment, and emergency information. But as CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave reports, some electric vehicles no longer have it.
The more than $3 billion project is expected to create 1,700 jobs and play a crucial role in GM's transition to electric vehicles
The future of cars is changing fast, from more and more electric vehicles even to self-driving ones. CBS News’ Kris Van Cleave will spend this week looking at what’s ahead. He tells us about Waymo, Google’s autonomous rideshare service.
The goal is to eliminate the risk of fire or shock. Scenarios involve equipment of all sizes for vehicles of all sizes.
"As long as we can get a little extra education to put in our toolbox, so we have it when we need it."
The Electric Vehicle Charging Act is meant to provide relief and calls for various mandates in the state.
One reason was how far the cars can go on the open road before needing a charge. Many can't make it past 250 miles.
Chicago Public Schools recently purchased ten new electric cars to be used in high school driver's education classes.
Some Chicago Public Schools kids are going to learn how to drive on electric cars.
The state announced it's getting almost $22 million in federal money to install new charging stations along Illinois expressways.
The state is getting nearly $54 million to build and enhance its network of public charging stations near interstates.
Uber users in Chicago now have the option to request a ride in a premium electric vehicle; like a Tesla, Polestar, or Ford Mustang Mach-E.
