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.
Analysts say Donald Trump’s plans to roll back tax incentives for electric vehicles and clean energy manufacturing could harm the economy in Tennessee, which has seen $12.6 billion in investment in new clean energy projects since 2022. (Tennessee Lookout)
Calling for “stability and predictability,” Ford, GM and Stellantis urge President-elect Trump to keep electric vehicle rules in place; meanwhile, Tesla CEO and close Trump advisor Elon Musk has supported eliminating tax credits, reasoning it will undercut his competitors. (New York Times)
Analysts say a federal EV charger program ridiculed by Trump on the campaign trail has strong bipartisan support and has provisions that will make it difficult for Congress to repeal. (Politico)
A Vermont town adds six electric school buses to its fleet with help from a $1.2 million federal grant, as part of a plan to make half of its buses electric in coming years. (Williston Observer)
Duke Energy partners with an electric vehicle infrastructure company to develop a “fleet flexibility microgrid” in North Carolina for commercial trucking companies, with Daimler Truck North America a founding participant. (Utility Dive)
Experts say repeal of the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit would sharply reduce sales, and will undercut the U.S. manufacturing sector while providing only minimal benefit to the federal budget. (New York Times, Canary Media)