Industry Spotlight: October 14th - October 21st, 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.

• EV sales reached a new milestone in Q3 2025, with nearly 440,000 electric cars sold nationwide as buyers rushed to purchase before the expiration of federal tax credits. (Cox Automotive)
• A Massachusetts city rolled out 35 brand-new electric school buses, backed by a combination of state and federal funding aimed at reducing emissions and modernizing student transportation. (The Buzz)
• New York State announced $80 million in grants to seven regional transit agencies to support the purchase of electric buses and the installation of charging infrastructure. (Saratogian)
• The Trump administration rescinded over $700 million in clean energy funding, including $316 million initially allocated to Ascend Elements in Massachusetts for a facility that would produce battery materials from recycled EV components. (E&E News)
• Michigan approved an $100 increase in annual EV registration fees, an 83% hike as part of a new statewide road-funding initiative, putting it among the highest EV fee rates in the country. (MLive)