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.
Electric vehicle politics are playing a major role in the presidential campaign in Michigan as Republicans focus on massive layoffs and Democrats focus on protecting auto market share from China. (Bloomberg)
A new study from the University of Michigan suggests auto-sector job losses won’t materialize under the EV transition, and that building EVs requires more labor than gas-powered cars in a plant’s first 15 years. (Detroit News, subscription)
Philadelphia City Council advances a bill to the mayor’s desk that would let the city fine parking lot owners who don’t keep their electric vehicle chargers working. (WHYY)
Michigan’s second-largest city launches an EV car-sharing program that allows users to rent an EV for $5 an hour. (WOOD-TV8)
Michigan utility Consumers Energy receives $20 million in federal funding to install AI-powered modules in EV owners’ electric meters to provide real-time analytics on their electricity use. (WOOD-TV8)
Understanding the secondhand value of electric vehicle batteries could improve financing options for U.S. fleet managers, and multiple startups and manufacturers are looking to solve the problem. (Canary Media)