As U.S. energy demand surges from data centers and electrification, managed EV charging is proving a cost-effective way to ease grid strain and cut costs. Solar-plus-storage microgrids also are enabling affordable, reliable charging—including a subsidy-free wind-powered EV microgrid at Munich Airport. Meanwhile, U.S. EV sales hit record highs in 2024, with demand still climbing in 2025 despite incentive cuts. Read on to learn more.
— Theresa Houck, Senior Editor