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EV Charging Infrastructure Map Highlights North America’s Expanding Electrical Landscape

William Attardi on August 4, 2026

As electric vehicle adoption continues to expand, the charging infrastructure behind it is becoming an increasingly important part of the electrical industry’s workload. From utility upgrades and service equipment to branch circuits, load management, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance, electrical contractors, engineers, and facility managers are playing a central role in deploying and supporting EV charging systems. Public charging networks also continue to grow across North America, with new stations and higher-powered DC fast chargers coming online regularly to meet increasing demand. The following resource, originally published by Vehicle Service Pros, provides a reference map of more than 120,000 EV charging stations throughout North America. It can serve as a useful planning tool for electrical professionals involved in EV infrastructure projects, helping identify existing charging locations, regional deployment trends, and opportunities for future installations. EV Charging Infrastructure Map Highlights North America’s Expanding Electrical Landscape | EC&M         Download Your Copy MapSearch EV Charging Station Map

EV Adoption Accelerates In New Regions, Expanding Opportunities For Electrical Contractors

William Attardi on June 16, 2026

Electric vehicle adoption continues to gain momentum across the United States, but the latest data shows that the market is no longer driven solely by traditional EV strongholds on the West Coast. According to a recent analysis from StorageCafe, western states still dominate overall EV readiness and ownership, yet emerging markets in the South and Midwest are rapidly closing the gap. For electrical contractors, the findings highlight a continuing expansion of opportunities beyond established EV markets. As adoption spreads into new regions, demand is increasing for residential Level 2 charger installations, commercial charging projects, fleet electrification infrastructure, and utility upgrades.  EV Adoption Accelerates in New Regions, Expanding Opportunities for Electrical Contractors | EC&M

The Distributor Is the Heartbeat of Construction Sales by Jim Nowakowski

William Attardi on March 27, 2026

Manufacturers know what they produce. Engineers know what they specify. Contractors know what they install. But distributors sit at the intersection of all three. The distributors see which products move through their warehouses. They hear the questions contractors ask at the counter. They learn which installations go smoothly and which ones create problems. They understand pricing pressures, availability constraints and the subtle preferences that shape contractor behavior. The Distributor Is the Heartbeat of Construction Sales | Electrical Wholesaling

The Creator of Baby Ruth Actually Sued Babe Ruth –The Baby Ruth candy bar was created by the Curtiss Candy Company in 1920 — the same year that baseball legend Babe Ruth hit a then-record 54 home runs. But the Great Bambino was irked that the company was selling a candy bar with such a similar name to his own without offering him any royalties. Rather than take the Curtiss Candy Company to court, the Sultan of Swat decided to make his own candy bar, and in 1926 he debuted Ruth’s Home Run bar. The Curtiss Candy Company responded by turning the tables and taking Ruth to court. They accused the slugger of trying to steal their trademark and capitalize on the success of their brand. In a 1931 deposition, Curtiss founder Otto Schnering insisted the candy was named after “Baby Ruth” Cleveland — the daughter of President Grover Cleveland.  He also attested that the company came up with the name in 1919 before the baseball player had become a household name and that the name was merely coincidental. While the validity of those claims is disputed to this day, the court nonetheless ruled in favor of the candy company, forcing Ruth to end his foray into the world of candy.