“Bridge Michigan found that El-Sayed had supported the Green New Deal’s clean energy goals but had not directly advocated such a ban. During the July primary debate, El-Sayed opposed an electric vehicle mandate and said Michigan should continue producing internal combustion engines while developing EV infrastructure.”

Steve Neavling · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-22

Neavling cited Bridge Michigan's finding that El-Sayed supported Green New Deal clean energy goals but did not directly advocate a gas vehicle ban, and noted El-Sayed opposed an EV mandate during the July primary debate.