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Discussion opposing Chinese battery plant in Illinois packs community center
(The Center Square) – Opponents of a Chinese battery plant planned for Manteno are not letting up on their efforts to block the project. Residents packed a Manteno community center Thursday for a roundtable discussion on Gotion’s plans to set up shop in Illinois. Armed with a $530 million tax incentive package, Gotion plans to make EV batteries at an old K-Mart distribution center building. The chairman of Gotion’s parent...
Manteno citizens continue fight against proposed Chinese battery plant
(The Center Square) – Electric vehicle battery maker Gotion announced a year ago that it would transform a vacant Manteno, Illinois, Kmart distribution center into a $2 billion factory. Manteno residents sued the village and Gotion, arguing the plant will use toxic chemicals that are not allowed under local zoning provisions. Representing the citizens is […]
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