Industry Spotlight: March 5th - March 11th

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 Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proposes a budget that includes $50 million to continue state EV incentives, but advocates and dealers worry it won’t be enough to boost sales if the Trump administration eliminates federal tax credits. (NJ Spotlight News)

• Vermont-based Ben & Jerry’s partners with Rivian to create two all-electric ice cream trucks. (NBC5)

• Maine lawmakers consider a plan to use funds from regional grid operator ISO New England to help restart its electric vehicle incentive program, which exhausted its previous funding in the fall. (Portland Press Herald)

• A Maryland legislator proposes delaying penalties for dealers not meeting the state’s requirement that 40% of new vehicles sold be electric starting in 2027, citing insufficient charging infrastructure and the possible elimination of federal EV tax credits. (Maryland Matters)