Industry Spotlight: April 17th - April 23rd

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.

• Cities across the U.S. are building out electric vehicle charging networks to meet anticipated EV growth. (Utility Dive)
• The U.S. now has a fast charging station for every 15 gas stations after adding 600 new stations so far this year, as Tesla continues to build out its network and federal funding helps patch charging deserts. (Bloomberg)
• Google Maps rolls out new features to help electric vehicle drivers more easily locate chargers, including those tucked away in parking lots and garages. (Verge)
• St. Paul, Minnesota’s city council unanimously passes zoning rules requiring new surface parking lots with more than 15 spots to include wiring and panel spacing for future EV chargers. (MPR News)
• In New York, Amazon begins using electric delivery vans on routes near Buffalo — its second upstate New York location to make the switch. (WIVB)
• Workers at a Tennessee Volkswagen plant that makes electric vehicles overwhelmingly vote to unionize, handing the United Auto Workers a major breakthrough in its push to organize Southeast auto factories. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
• Global electric vehicle sales will hit a new record this year, and prices will be comparable to gasoline-powered cars by 2030, the International Energy Agency predicts. (Guardian)