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.
A pending youth climate lawsuit in Maine represents the latest iteration of legal strategies aimed at holding states accountable for emissions-cutting targets, specifically electric vehicle policies. (Energy News Network)
The Biden administration announces $521 million in grants for electric vehicle charging, and says the number of publicly available chargers has doubled since 2021. (Utility Dive)
Houston receives $15 million and Georgia receives $26.8 million in federal funding to add electric vehicle chargers. (Houston Chronicle, WSB)
Oakland, California’s school district is the first major district in the U.S. to fully adopt electric school buses, which can send power back to the grid during high demand. (Grist)
Florida lags on spending nearly $110 million to install fast chargers, raising questions about whether it will move fast enough to meet a deadline for another $88 million and build out electric vehicle infrastructure in a state with the second-most EV drivers in the country. (Miami Herald)
The University of Iowa will have six new electric buses on campus in 2026 thanks to a $16.4 million federal grant. (Daily Iowan)