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.
Minnesota will soon have about 100 electric school buses statewide with the help of state, federal and private funding. (Sahan Journal)
ComEd awards a $45,000 rebate to a Chicago suburb that plans to electrify its public works, police and fire department fleet vehicles. (WLS)
Chargers promising as much as 350 kW speeds rarely hit that level, derailed by low temperatures, car capacity and grid demand. (Bloomberg)
Ford partners with a Texas electric company to cover the cost of at-home charging of electric vehicles during off-peak hours to incentivize EV purchases while curbing grid demand during peak times. (Utility Dive)
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota will receive a nearly $8 million grant, which the state declined to apply for, to buy electric buses and charging stations. (South Dakota Searchlight)
Auto industry lobbying has reached record highs in recent years and continues to grow as federal lawmakers debate how to incentivize domestic electric vehicle manufacturing and adoption. (Open Secrets)
Illinois will spend $25.3 million to install 182 new electric vehicle charging stations along interstates. (FOX 2)