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Electrify America,* the largest open Hyper-Fast charging network in the U.S., said today that during 2025, drivers completed over 20 million charging sessions on the network. This is a 21% increase compared to 2024. This increase in charging activity contributed to a 26% increase in total energy delivered, surpassing 750 Gigawatt-Hours (GWh), as of 31 December 2025.
“As we approach our 10-year anniversary, I think about the millions of drivers who have shaped Electrify America into what it stands for today. Our year-over-year growth isn’t just a sign of a strong company; it reflects a growing community of EV drivers who believe in an electric future — and we’re honored to be their charging provider along the way,” said Robert Barrosa, president and CEO of Electrify America.** Continue reading
U.S. Jobs – Trump Slump Continues
During the week ending 31 January 2026, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims was 231,000, an increase of 22,000 from the previous week’s unrevised level of 209,000. The 4-week moving average was 212,250, an increase of 6000 from the previous week’s unrevised average of 206,250, according to the latest statistics published by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) today. Total insured unemployment at 2,153,637 increased from 2,136,751 one year ago. Moreover, a key measure – vacancies, aka open or available jobs – dropped to 6.5 million in December, down from 6.9 million in November and the lowest since September 2020.
“The advance seasonally adjusted insured unemployment rate was 1.2% for the week ending January 24, unchanged from the previous week’s unrevised rate. The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending January 24 was 1,844,000, an increase of 25,000 from the previous week’s revised level. Continue reading →