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February 10, 2026

Governor Newsom’s $200M ZEV Incentive Proposal Draws Broad Support

Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed $200 million zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentive program is receiving strong support from clean-energy leaders, automotive organizations, and environmental advocates across California. The proposal includes a dollar-for-dollar manufacturer match, effectively doubling the investment, and would provide point-of-sale incentives for first-time buyers of both new and used electric…

February 3, 2026

American EV Jobs Alliance: Newsom EV plan a win for EV adoption and American auto jobs

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 — The American EV Jobs Alliance today welcomed Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed $200 million electric vehicle incentive program as a practical, pro-consumer investment that will accelerate EV adoption, strengthen American auto manufacturing, and help U.S. companies compete in a rapidly evolving global marketplace. Statement from…

January 19, 2026

In the News: Canada’s China EV Tariff Deal Raises Stakes for North American Auto Jobs

American EV Jobs Alliance was featured in Car Dealership Guy following Canada’s decision to sharply cut tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, a move that could reshape competition across the North American auto market. In a Jan. 19, 2026 article by Marcus Amick, Car Dealership Guy reports that Canada…

January 17, 2026

Detroit News: American EV Jobs Alliance Warns Canada–China EV Deal Risks U.S. Auto Jobs

In reporting by Detroit News journalists Sarah Atwood and Grant Schwab, the American EV Jobs Alliance warned that Canada’s decision to allow electric vehicle imports from China could give China’s state-backed auto industry a foothold in the North American market. Industry groups and labor advocates expressed concern…

January 17, 2026

Cheap Chinese EVs Are Coming to Canada. Not Everyone Is Happy About It

In a new report for InsideEVs, reporter Kevin Williams covers Canada’s decision to slash tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and the growing concern among U.S. and Canadian leaders about the potential impact on North American auto manufacturing and jobs. In the article, American EV Jobs Alliance CEO…

January 16, 2026

American EV Jobs Alliance Statement on Canada’s Shift in China EV Trade Policy

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2026 — Canada’s decision to slash tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles in response to the Trump Administration’s aggressive tariff policy has raised new concerns about the future of American auto manufacturing and the 10 million American jobs it supports. Mike Murphy, CEO of the American EV Jobs…

January 9, 2026

American EV Jobs Alliance Praises Gov. Newsom’s New EV Incentive Proposal

Governor Gavin Newsom today released a proposed state budget that includes significant new funding and planned statutory changes to support zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption, reaffirming California’s leadership in keeping electric vehicles affordable and accessible. The Governor’s proposal includes $200 million in one-time special funds to establish a new light-duty…

August 18, 2025

Ford’s Radical EV Reboot: Modular Assembly, Affordable Pickups, and a Break with 100 Years of Tradition

Ford, the company that invented the moving assembly line, is now preparing to get rid of it for electric vehicle production. In a detailed Autoline Deep Dive, our friend John McElroy explains what Ford’s new “Universal EV Platform” really means. His reporting provides more detail than you will…

August 17, 2025

Ford Reinvents the Assembly Line to Compete with China

Jim Farley said it himself: “This was not easy at all. We’re fighting a battle globally that is ultimately testing our capability.” That was the CEO of Ford speaking in a video post on X as the automaker unveiled a seismic shift in U.S. auto manufacturing. Ford has…

August 17, 2025

TheFP: China Is Overtaking America. In an Electric Car.

Ethan Dodd captured it best in The Free Press with a headline that says it all: “China Is Overtaking America. In an Electric Car.” His reporting lays out the scale of the challenge America now faces. Or to borrow from WWE’s Paul Heyman: This is not a…