Political Quotes

“How does going zero to 60 in 3 seconds sound to you? How about traversing through terrains of unimaginable challenge? Or having an entire kitchen stowed away in your car wherever you go? These are just a few of the innovations being pioneered by the minds of Rivian, the company that is leading the electric vehicle revolution in my home State of Illinois. The company recently released the R1T, which ``Motor Trend'' has described as ``the most remarkable pickup we've ever driven.'' That truck won't be built in China and it won't be built in Europe. It will be built in the heart of Illinois, in a town aptly named Normal. The story of Normal is a story of revival and opportunity. Six years ago, a local Mitsubishi plant shut down, leaving thousands of workers unemployed. Today, that once shuttered factory has sprung back to life, manufacturing the first mass-produced electric truck in America. And even better, lawmakers in Illinois are now positioning Normal to continue leading the industry. Earlier this year, the State of Illinois provided more than $7 million to a community college in Normal, IL, to launch a program training electric vehicle technicians. Graduates of that program will be fully prepared to land good-paying jobs at Rivian or one of the other countries that are suppliers in the electric vehicle industry. Why is this good news not just for Illinois? Each additional Rivian truck on the road will help confront the threat of climate change.…”