Industry Spotlight: November 12th - November 18th, 2025

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.

• Michigan is providing $1.84 million in grants to install 201 EV chargers at apartment complexes across metro Detroit and other parts of the Lower Peninsula. (MLive)
• Massachusetts has not yet spent any of the $64 million in federal funds designated for new EV chargers, putting the state behind schedule on its charging deployment goals. (CommonWealth Beacon)
• Scout Motors, backed by Volkswagen, announced that its U.S. headquarters will be located in North Carolina, where the company is also building a manufacturing plant. (WFAE)
• Maryland's proposed $150-per-port fee on commercial charging stations is drawing criticism from consumers and industry groups who warn it could hinder EV adoption. (Maryland Matters)
• Several skilled South Korean workers detained in a Trump administration immigration raid at Hyundai and LG Energy Solution's Georgia EV battery facility have returned, allowing machinery installation to resume. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
• Wisconsin has revived a statewide EV charging initiative, allocating $14 million to build 24 charging stations at gas stations and hotels. (Wisconsin Examiner)
• Toyota will shift production of its hybrid Corolla from Japan to the United States, committing $912 million to the move. (Axios)