Industry Spotlight: January 21st - January 27th, 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.

• States have spent just $94 million of the $4.4 billion allocated for EV charging under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, a slow rollout worsened by a seven-month pause ordered by the Trump administration. (E&E News)
• Battery manufacturer Gotion says it will pursue substantial financial damages against a Michigan township it claims blocked development of its planned $2.4 billion battery facility. (Bridge)
• General Motors plans to stop producing the Bolt EV by mid-2027, shifting the Kansas plant to gas-powered SUV production instead. (TechCrunch)
• Rivian has committed $4.6 million to back a Washington state ballot initiative aimed at overturning a law that bans direct EV sales by manufacturers - from which Tesla is exempt. (Washington State Standard)
• The Pennsylvania Turnpike is exploring wireless EV charging technology, proposing experimental charging pads at its headquarters as part of its broader electrification efforts. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
• Logistics firm NFI has rolled out 10 electric trucks in Virginia’s Hampton Roads region, partnering with Meta to cut emissions from freight and heavy industry operations. (WHRO)
• A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally suspended funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program. (Reuters)