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 new ISO New England report says Vermonters could purchase 120,000 electric vehicles in the next decade, applying further pressure on the power grid. (news release)
Verizon completes a $4.4 million plan to electrify its Rhode Island fleet , purchasing dozens of electric vans and trucks and installing dozens of level-2 chargers. (PBN)
New York City’s transit agency is using $90 million in federal funds to add 60 new electric buses to routes in Brooklyn, Staten Island and Queens. (Gothamist)
A Tennessee fire department proposes using fire blankets to snuff electric vehicle fires to mitigate the spread of hazardous materials and protect against toxic fumes. (WTVF)
Copper isn’t being mined quickly enough to keep up with U.S. policies for transitioning to electric vehicles and clean energy, creating a potential bottleneck for automakers, a University of Michigan researcher says. (Bridge)
GM holds an event in California to showcase electric vehicles’ ability to provide backup power for homes. (The Verge)
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announces nearly $16 million more for electric vehicle charging stations that moves the state closer to a goal of having public stations available every 50 miles. (WLWT)
A northern California school district becomes the nation’s first to transition to a fully electric bus fleet that is equipped with bidirectional chargers that can feed power back to the grid. (Los Angeles Times, Wired)