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August 7, 2026

3,000 Miles Across America, and the Jobs at Stake

When Mike Murphy drove an electric vehicle from New Hampshire to Los Angeles this summer, the charging network barely came up. That freed him to look at something harder: what America is actually building, and who is doing the building. In South Buffalo, the Bethlehem Lackawanna steel works has sat…

July 17, 2026

13 Automakers Just Bet on California. That’s a Jobs Story.

When Washington walked away from the EV consumer credit, the conventional wisdom was that automakers would pull back. Thirteen of them just did the opposite. Thirteen automakers agreed today to put their own money on the table behind California’s MyFirstEV program. The state committed $135 million. Each participating automaker…

June 26, 2026

American EV Jobs Alliance Applauds Governor Newsom, Legislature for Landmark First-Time EV Buyer Incentive

$135 million state investment, matched dollar-for-dollar by automakers, delivers more than $270 million in point-of-sale savings for California’s first-time EV buyers as America marks its 250th birthday SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 26, 2026 — The American EV Jobs Alliance today praised Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature for reaching…

June 10, 2026

American EV Jobs Alliance Launches “CA EV Jobs” Campaign Urging Lawmakers to Fund California’s $200 Million EV Incentive Program

For Immediate Release Statewide campaign features constituent texting, advertising and CAEVJobs.org as budget negotiations enter the final stretch SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 10, 2026 — The American EV Jobs Alliance today announced the launch of CAEVJobs.org, a statewide advocacy campaign urging the Legislature to include Gov. Gavin Newsom’s full $200…

May 15, 2026

Can California keep leading the electric vehicle transition?

VIEWPOINTS Can California keep leading the electric vehicle transition? | Opinion By Mike Murphy Special to The Sacramento Bee I warned a year ago that President Donald Trump’s rollback of federal electric vehicle (EV) support would be a gift to China and a blow to the American auto industry. I’m…

April 16, 2026

American EV Jobs Alliance Announces EV Champion Award Recipient Brian Goldsmith

Alliance honors State Senate candidate for leadership on clean energy jobs, lower energy costs, and cleaner air for Californians LOS ANGELES — The American EV Jobs Alliance has awarded Brian Goldsmith the EV Champion Award for his advocacy for clean energy jobs, electric vehicles, and policies that reduce pollution and…

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…