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In a recent news release, the California Energy Commission confirmed that in the second quarter of 2026, Californians bought 86,857 new electric vehicles—this accounts for 19.1 percent of new car sales and a 3.3 point jump over the first quarter, the strongest EV share ever recorded without a federal tax credit. The release credits soaring gas prices, and it is right, but it misses the more interesting—and more important—story.

NAIROBI, KENYA — UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May led a delegation to Kenya this week to advance a landmark partnership between the State of California and the Government of Kenya focused on climate action, clean transportation, climate smart agriculture, public health and innovation. Chancellor May was joined by Samuel Assefa, Director of the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation as well as several university representatives.

Building on the historic engagement earlier this year between Kenya and California, on September 24, California Governor Gavin Newsom and H.E. President William Ruto of Kenya signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen cooperation on cutting pollution, advancing clean energy, and strengthening trade.