Governor Pritzker signs electric vehicle legislation

“The Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act creates incentives for businesses to build electric cars in the state. Reset asks EV advocates if this law will be implemented equitably.

GUESTS: Neda Deylami, electric vehicle advocate

Jen Walling, executive director for the Illinois Environmental Council”

Listen to the full interview here.

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