Mike Murphy, Political Strategist, Head of EVPolitics.org, The American EV Jobs Alliance and author of the most recent Los Angeles Times op-ed, "California can fix Trump’s EV mistake," is BACK on the show today - and thank goodness because you know Mike Murphy always brings the heat! Our episode today explored the ways in which California can lead the way in EV adoption during the Trump administration and how the state can potentially counter federal EV policy rollbacks with a $3,500 state-level credit and expanded charging infrastructure. Mike also talks about California’s unique market power, with 1 in 4 cars sold being electric, and its robust R&D ecosystem featuring companies like Tesla and Rivian. And of course, I can't let Mike go without playing a fun game of "Top 5" where I asked Mike to rank his favorite fast food / QSR joints *that should have* public EV charging. Press play for an edu-taining and thought provoking ride with the one and only, Mike Murphy!

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Link to Mike's op-ed in The Los Angeles Times, California Can Fix Trump's EV Mistake

Link to article on EVPolitics.org

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Listen to Mike's podcast, Hacks on Tap

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Jamie Butters, newly appointed Detroit Bureau Chief at the Wall Street Journal (and former Executive Editor at Automotive News) joined me for a candid conversation about the current state of EV assembly plant projects in the U.S. Jamie and I tackled the bumpy road automakers are navigating, with political curveballs and shrinking government support throwing some serious shade on EV production. Hyundai, General Motors, and many others are caught in a high-stakes game of "EV or not EV," juggling their electric ambitions with high margin ICE vehicles. Jamie and I also talked about how the Inflation Reduction Act’s fade-out is giving automakers a serious case of whiplash. Plus, we took a slight detour to ponder Tesla’s semi-truck production delays—because apparently, even Elon’s big rigs are stuck in a battery-powered traffic jam. With Jamie’s wit, wisdom, and gracious demeanor, this episode is a must-listen!

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⭐️ Wishing Jamie nothing but continued success in his new role at The Wall Street Journal!

Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-butters-909ba45/

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Link to Automotive News Intelligence Report // EV Assembly Plant Projects Face an Uncertain Market

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This one starts out cheesy but I promise we *do* get down to business. First, let's talk about the Uber / Lucid / Nuro partnership that was just announced yesterday that will mark the start of these companies officially entering the AV (autonomous vehicle) robotaxi fight. It's been reported Uber will invest $300 million into Lucid as part of the arrangement. Then, can we also talk about the fact that Ron Swanson (Nick Offerman) is now lending his voiceover talents to Veloz? Veloz is a nonprofit focused on EV adoption, and has launched a $43.5 million "Electric For All" campaign on July 14, 2025, to educate consumers about electric vehicle benefits. And finally, The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, representing major automakers, has urged the U.S. Department of Justice to review state franchise laws, arguing they restrict competition and increase vehicle and repair costs for consumers. The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) strongly opposes this, defending the franchise system as cost-effective and essential for consumer protection and economic stability, citing a 2024 Oliver Wyman study. The dispute highlights a broader tension between automakers and dealers over control of the retail auto market, especially as electric vehicle sales models evolve.

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Link to Larry Vellequette's Automotive News Column: In ‘holy war’ between dealers, automakers over warranty rates, nobody wins

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✨ NEW SERIES! Each month, I’m unleashing a fresh comedian on the show to roast the latest EV and auto tech news like it’s a bad Tinder date. Trust me, it’s gonna be so fun. This month, I'm excited to introduce you to Charles McBee. Charles appeared on Gotham Comedy Live, was a standout on FOX’s Laughs and Punchline (Seasons 1 & 2), and has written for everything from VH1's Hip Hop Honors to MTV's VMAs and The Golden Globes. He most recently served as Head Writer for Comedy Central’s Hell of a Week with Charlamagne Tha God, earning a Writers Guild Award nomination, and was a creative consultant on Nick Cannon’s Wild' N Out.

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In this episode, Charles and I commented on Waymo expanding its testing to Philly and NYC, Slate Auto showcasing their 90's junk in the frunk with vintage items like Mall Madness, Beanie Babies, and Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots in tow and Bentley's new limousine concept car. If you're a millennial (or a Xennial) you'll definitely enjoy this fun trip down memory lane because apparently we all had the same childhood!

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Go see Charles in a city near you!

Jersey / Philly / Seattle / Atlanta / Stamford

https://www.charlesmcbee.com/new-events

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Woo-hoo! It’s our 200th episode extravaganza, and we’re celebrating with the one and only Alycia Gilde! Alycia is a former VP at Calstart and a dedicated clean energy advocate who has committed several years to national and international service through the White House, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Peace Corps *AND* the United Nations. Not only did Alycia and I talk through the tough topics (aka the challenges facing EV adoption particularly in light of new policy limitations) but we also answered critically important questions in a fun round of YAY or NAY party-planning edition. Grab your party hat, your NACS charger and plug into this milestone of an episode. None of this is possible without your support, thank YOU for being here!

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THANK YOU to all the friends of the show who sent their congrats via voice memo! I'm so appreciative of all your support!

⭐️ Kirsten Von Busch from Experian Automotive

⭐️ Michael Wood from Land Rover Virginia Beach

⭐️ John Foley from Recharged

⭐️ Jimmy Douglas from Plug

⭐️ John Possumato from DriveItAway

⭐️ Al Salas from EcoAuto

⭐️ Michael Dunne from Dunne Insights

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0:00 - 1:46 // Intro

1:47 - 4:20 // Favorite Memories with EV4E Friends

4:21 - 6:10 // Alycia Gilde Intro

6:11 - 7:08 // Yay or Nay: Party Planning Edition

7:10 - 15:34 // The Triple B and EV Adoption

15:35 // Wrap Up

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"Put it in reverse, Terr!" President Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill" or Triple B (as I'm calling it) is zapping the $7,500 EV tax credit by September 2025, which might put a speed bump in America’s battery-making and EV sales dreams. Slate Auto, backed by Jeff Bezos, had to revise pricing on its super-affordable electric pickup from under $20,000 to the mid-twenties and EVPolitics.org warns this could hand China the keys to the global battery kingdom, like passing the baton in a relay race. One thing's for sure: Triple B is sassy and she doesn't care.

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A Fork In The Road: Impacts of Federal Policy Repeal On The U.S. Energy Transition

https://zenodo.org/records/15497751

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The Big Beautiful Gift to China

https://www.evpolitics.org/news/the-big-beautiful-gift-to-china/

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Hans Bodine, Experian’s Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Initiatives, and Jade Terreberry, Senior Director of Strategic Planning at Cox Automotive, join the show to discuss their new partnership which was announced a few weeks ago. They also share their thoughts on yacht rock, puppies in Uncle Sam hats, and other feel good summer-related topics. I asked Jade and Hans to step a smidgen-y bit outside of their comfort zone to talk about why this partnership REALLY matters to the auto industry and man did they deliver! Here's what you need to know about their partnership: Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader (Cox Automotive brands) are now working with Experian to co-brand AutoCheck vehicle history reports on vehicle listings at KBB.com and Autotrader.com. These reports, featuring Experian’s AutoCheck Score for predicted reliability, will be included with all eligible listings, providing dealers a way to share comprehensive vehicle history details with potential buyers.

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Check out Experian's EV Resource Page for all things electric vehicle data:

https://www.experian.com/automotive/ev-resource-center?cmpid=EVS_for_Everyone

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This episode is sponsored by Experian. Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. Experian helps to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using their unique combination of data, analytics and software. Learn more at https://www.experian.com/automotive/ev-resource-center?cmpid=EVS_for_Everyone

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Listen to Jade's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-road-forward-autotrader-and-kelley-blue-book-b2b/id1781708985

It's a short week but you know you still want me to dive into Tesla’s historic delivery of its first fully autonomous Model Y, driving itself 11.8 miles from the Texas Gigafactory to a customer’s home - RIGHT? Right. Plus, the U.S. Senate is gearing up for a September showdown over EV tax credits, with billions in consumer incentives on the chopping block. Meanwhile, Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra SUV is turning heads in China with a blazing test track performance, challenging Tesla’s dominance. What a time to be alive in the auto industry!

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Comedy credit: Chris Fleming -> https://chrisflemingfleming.com/

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