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.
Cambridge, Massachusetts, debuts its first electric trash collection truck, part of the city’s goal of transitioning to an all-electric fleet. (news release)
Massachusetts rolls out a new program to give rideshare and taxi drivers an extra $6,500 rebate on the purchase of an electric vehicle, on top of existing incentives. (WBUR)
General Motors partners with an energy company to offer free overnight charging to Texas electric vehicle drivers through monthly bill credits. (The Verge)
Donald Trump’s plans to repeal a $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit could be a major blow to auto manufacturers who have invested billions in EV and battery factories in Georgia and other Republican-led Southeast states. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Illinois will use a portion of more than $500 million in federal pollution-reduction grants for heavy-duty electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. (WAND)
Michigan transportation officials focus on bringing public electric vehicle charging stations to rural counties to better connect drivers with urban centers. (Capital News Service)
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says federal funding will help launch hundreds of electric vehicle charging stations across the state, adding that the EV transition “will continue to grow with or without support from the Trump administration.” (FOX 2)
The developer of the contested Rhyolite Ridge lithium mine in Nevada plans to move forward even if the incoming Trump administration kills federal electric vehicle incentives. (NPR)