In the News

Mike Murphy and the rest of the EVPolitics.org team are busy out making the case for EVs in the news all the time. Check out the latest stories, podcasts and videos here!

November 11, 2024
Post-Election Michigan Analysis

As you might have noticed, we’ve been focused on Michigan this election cycle. This presidential swing state was also the home to a hotly contested Senate race. We knew this political context would put Michigan, the historic home the American automotive industry, in the EV-crosshairs. Please find the report below…

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October 30, 2024
Murphy talks 2024 and EVs on State of Charge

Mike recently appeared on Tom Moloughney’s State of Charge. Be sure to catch this great conversation where Mike talks through our recent Michigan poll, the millions of dollars spent on EV-related political ads this month, and the work we’re doing at the American EV Jobs Alliance to…

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October 10, 2024
Mike Murphy talking Michigan and Metal Bending on Morning Joe

Our fearless leader, Mike Murphy, made the case on Morning Joe that Michigan is mission critical for both presidential campaigns and that EVs have become a central issue in the fight for the Wolverine state. Luckily, there’s way to play offense on EVs. We hope this playbook is deployed…

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October 4, 2024
The Atlantic: The EV Culture Wars Aren’t What They Seem

Interesting take on the EV political divide by the Atlantic, where we offer our perspective. Check it out here.

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September 13, 2024
Murphy: Both presidential candidates are missing the mark on EVs

Check out Murphy’s op-ed in The Detroit News. It’s behind a paywall, but it’s worth it! Mike lays out why we launched the American EV Jobs Alliance, and how the Alliance’s work will help ensure voters think of EVs as job creators. Because they are. Here’s a preview: “The…

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September 11, 2024
(Yet Another) Exciting Announcement: The Directly Current Podcast!

We’re excited to announce the launch of Directly Current, a podcast from EV Politics. The talented Max Patten from Out of Spec will host, and we have some awesome guests lined up. Find more information and ways to listen below! Directly Current is the new EV Politics podcast and will…

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August 28, 2024
Announcing The American EV Jobs Alliance & EV Jobs for America

Big day here at the EV Politics Project. We’re proud to announce the American EV Jobs Alliance: a 501(c)(4) working to depoliticize EVs by highlighting the great American jobs they create! The American EV Job Alliance’s first order of business: get to work messaging to key voters in Michigan.

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August 15, 2024
Police Officers Are Falling in Love With EVs – The Atlantic

This piece in today’s Atlantic covers the interesting story of how police departments are transitioning to EVs. Why the transition? Because they help police officers do their job better: “An annual vehicle test by the Michigan State Police precision-driving unit, which is used by departments across North America to…

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August 12, 2024
Mike Murphy on Fully Charged

Mike Murphy recently joined Imogen on the Fully Charged Show Podcast to talk all things EVs, EV Politics Project, Elon, 2024 presidential election analysis, and more! Check out the interview here.

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August 5, 2024
Interview Catch Up!

We hope you’re enjoying your summer! While many have been using this time to take time away from work to BBQ and “recharge”, Mike has been on the road talking about the work we need to do to get EV’s depolarized. First, find his interview with Spectrum News’ The…

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