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.
New York’s state university system receives $15 million in federal funding to support the installation of 700 electric vehicle chargers on campuses across the state. (Spectrum News)
Toyota receives a $4.5 million federal grant to partner with a national lab in Tennessee and others to develop a robotic disassembly process for electric vehicle batteries in hopes of building out a circular domestic battery supply chain. (Utility Dive)
Honda announces plans to mass produce two new electric vehicle models at an Ohio plant. (WCMH)
Massachusetts receives $14.4 million in federal funding for the installation of more than 470 electric vehicle charging stations at commuter rail and bus parking lots. (WCVB)
Analysts expect a 30% jump in electric vehicle sales this year, even though the incoming Trump administration and its threat of tariffs and rolling back the EV tax credit and other incentives could slow the industry’s growth. (Associated Press)
Michigan’s second-largest city receives $1.5 million in federal funding to add eight electric vehicle charging stations. (WOOD-TV8)
Clean transportation advocates worry President-elect Trump will roll back the Biden administration’s “transformational” efforts on reducing pollution from large trucks and buses. (Inside Climate News)
The Michigan State Police deploys its first all-electric vehicle that will be used for providing security at state-owned buildings around the state capital. (WOOD-TV8)