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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…

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…

July 23, 2025

In the News EV Politics CEO Mike Murphy Talks California’s EV Comeback Plan on The EVs for Everyone Podcast

???? Listen to the episode (Ep. 204 – The EVs for Everyone Podcast)???? Read Mike Murphy’s LA Times op-ed (PDF): California Can Fix Trump’s EV Mistake EV Politics CEO Mike Murphy joined The EVs for Everyone Podcast to break down how California can…

July 17, 2025

In the News: EV Politics CEO Mike Murphy Calls on California to Counter Trump’s EV Rollback

In his new Los Angeles Times op-ed, EV Politics CEO Mike Murphy doesn’t mince words: “When he signed his budget bill into law on July 4, President Trump dealt a heavy blow to America’s electric vehicle industry, ending most federal support for U.S. electric vehicle manufacturing and hobbling automakers’…

May 23, 2025

How Electric Vehicles are Targeted by the Republican Policy Bill

As usual, Jack Ewing has a great write up on the implications of the House’s tax and policy bill on EVs. As he writes, “If passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Trump, the bill would sharply slow the sales and production of battery-powered cars and…