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.
Vermont offers new incentives to help residents replace flood-damaged cars with electric vehicles. (WCAX)
Unwanted, used electronics piling up at homes across Michigan and the country could be recycled and provide critical minerals needed for electrification, experts say. (Bridge)
A U.K. startup is developing more rugged tires specially designed for electric vehicles, which are heavier than gasoline-powered cars, and looks to build a U.S. factory. (Canary Media)
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces that $12.1 million in federal funds will be used to expand electric vehicle charging in the state. (DC News Now)
Stellantis will offer customers two new incentives when buying electric vehicles: A free Level 2 home charging station or $600 worth of charging credits. (Automotive Dive)
The U.S. added 704 public fast charging stations in the second quarter, a pace that a new report estimates would see fast chargers outnumber gas stations in eight years — though charger deployment is set to accelerate even further. (Bloomberg)
Rhode Island is now the first state to finish building out its high-speed highway charging network with funds from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. (E&E News, subscription)
The shift to electric vehicles exposes a divide between U.S. automakers and the oil industry, which had previously worked together to block environmental regulations. (Inside Climate News)
Federal officials grant nearly $250 million to Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey for building out charging infrastructure for medium-to-heavy-duty electric vehicles along the I-95 corridor. (NJ Spotlight, NJ Advance Media)