Industry Spotlight: February 4th - February 10th, 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.

• The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has named the first 39 participants in its vehicle-to-grid pilot, which will evaluate how school buses and EV batteries can be used as grid energy resources. (News Release)
• A federal budget package headed to President Trump includes roughly $900 million in proposed cuts to electric transportation, including $500 million tied to a nationwide EV charging initiative. (Inside Climate News)
• The Trump administration confirmed it is pulling back $1.5 billion in health and transportation funding from Democratic-led states, with a significant share originally intended for EV charging projects. (The Hill)
• Kentucky lawmakers are weighing how to recover a $250 million state loan to Ford, after the company opted to convert its planned EV battery plant to produce grid batteries and fell short of job targets. (Kentucky Public Radio)
• An Illinois state senator has introduced a proposal to sharply raise annual EV registration fees, increasing them from $251 to more than $470, or allowing drivers to instead pay a mileage-based fee. (WTVO)
• California advocates and industry groups argue state regulators are distorting the heavy-duty EV truck market by directing $165 billion in subsidies toward Tesla’s Semi, which critics say is not yet ready for large-scale deployment. (Los Angeles Times)