Industry Spotlight: February 18th - February 24th, 2026

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.

• Sioux City, Iowa, has started deploying electric school buses that will eventually represent roughly one-quarter of the district’s fleet, funded through federal grants currently under review by the Trump administration. (Iowa Public Radio)
• Ford reaffirmed plans to generate 5,800 jobs at its BlueOval site in Tennessee, preserving a $900 million state incentive package even as the company shifts production focus from EVs to gasoline-powered vehicles. (Tennessee Lookout)
• General Motors’ energy unit is launching a leasing program for home energy systems, allowing EV owners to use their vehicle batteries as backup power sources. (Axios)
• Madison, Wisconsin, has improved electric bus reliability by installing overhead charging systems on major routes and increasing onboard battery capacity. (Grist)
• Rivian has teamed up with EnergyHub to support utility-managed charging programs, enabling its vehicles to serve as dispatchable grid resources across more than 70 utilities on EnergyHub’s platform. (Latitude Media)