Welcome to GridLink's Industry Spotlight, your weekly source for the latest developments in electric vehicles, charging solutions, and the evolution of electric mobility. Each week, we handpick the most impactful news, breakthrough technologies, and insightful commentary that shape the electric vehicle sector and its infrastructure. Designed for enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone intrigued by the electric revolution in transportation, our blog aims to enlighten, inspire, and keep you abreast of this dynamic industry. Check back every week to stay ahead of the curve and join GridLink in driving towards a sustainable, electrified future.
Illinois’ high rate of electric vehicle adoption over the past three years could showcase Gov. JB Pritzker as a leader who can bridge the political and cultural divide over EVs. (E&E News, subscription)
Improving electric vehicle efficiency could reduce stress on the electric grid, cut charging costs and decrease vehicle prices by nearly $5,000, according to a national energy efficiency group. (Utility Dive)
Plans for a $2.4 billion battery manufacturing plant in western Michigan becomes a political football as candidates rally at the site both in support and against the project on the same day. (Bridge Michigan)
Illinois, Minnesota and Michigan were among the most active states this year to enact legislation related to vehicle electrification incentives and ratemaking. (PV Magazine)
States and utilities are advancing dozens of rebates and incentives for electric vehicle purchases, while also moving forward with changing electricity rates for EV owners and building chargers. (PV Magazine)
Kentucky has attracted more than $11.5 billion in electric vehicle-related investments since 2020, but lagging vehicle sales and a partisan split over the industry create uncertainty about its future. (Louisville Courier-Journal)
A New York official acknowledges challenges with the state’s rollout of electric school buses, but says districts should still start now to prepare for the transition. (WHEC)
The Army Corps of Engineers will reassess the permit it awarded to Hyundai’s planned $7.6 billion electric vehicle and battery factory in Georgia because it says state and local agencies never mentioned the company’s plans to withdraw up to 6.6 million gallons per day from an underground aquifer used for drinking water. (Associated Press)
More than a year after Tesla said it would open its Supercharger network to drivers of other electric vehicles, most chargers still remain inaccessible due to software delays and hardware shortages. (New York Times)