Industry Spotlight: March 11th - March 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.

• Pennsylvania has secured $9 million in federal funding to support 12 EV charging projects along key state roadways. (news release)
• Honda has abandoned its plans to produce three electric vehicle models at its Ohio facilities, pointing to softening EV demand, trade tariffs, and broader economic headwinds. (Columbus Dispatch)
• February data shows new EV sales in the U.S. dropped 27% year-over-year, though the used EV market saw a 29% uptick as prices continue to decline. (Cox Automotive)
• A coalition of state attorneys general is pushing back on a Trump administration proposal mandating 100% domestically made components in federally funded EV chargers, warning it would effectively make the $5 billion program impossible to execute. (Reuters)
• Kansas House lawmakers have approved legislation barring utilities from passing EV charging infrastructure costs onto customers, following complaints from businesses that the practice created an uneven playing field. (Kansas Reflector)
• Uber has committed $1.25 billion to Rivian in a deal that includes the purchase of a minimum of 10,000 autonomous R2 electric vehicles for its platform. (CNBC)