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 Harvard climate fellow is using artificial intelligence to better understand drivers’ hesitancy to transition to electric vehicles, scanning charging station reviews to uncover preferences and problems. (Boston Globe)
A survey suggests Elon Musk’s controversial behavior is turning potential buyers off Tesla, resulting in slowing sales. (New York Times)
Professional Racing League NASCAR, while still heavily reliant on internal combustion vehicles, released a prototype all-electric race car at an event in Chicago. (Chicago Tribune)
Mississippi Republicans rush to embrace an electric vehicle factory that’s the single largest payroll commitment in state history, but which was made possible by federal legislation they opposed and which Donald Trump has promised to roll back. (Mississippi Today)
New Jersey utility regulators authorize more funds for the state’s electric vehicle incentive program for low-to-moderate-income buyers. (RTO Insider, subscription)
Consumers Energy announces plans to help build 1,500 public fast chargers by 2030, part of an effort by Michigan utilities to build up the state’s electric vehicle charging network. (Bridge Michigan)
Nearly two years after Nebraska received more than $30 million in federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations, none of the money has been disbursed. (Nebraska Public Media)