Group 1: Electric Vehicle Industry - California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized General Motors and its CEO Mary Barra for the rollback of electric vehicle (EV) subsidies and anti-EV measures initiated by the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans [1][2] - Newsom highlighted that approximately one-fourth of new vehicles sold in California are alternative-fueled, the highest share in the nation, and noted the presence of 60 EV manufacturers in the state, which has fostered a favorable ecosystem for EVs [5] - The state plans to continue investing in EV infrastructure and renewable energy through its cap-and-trade program, which sets greenhouse gas emissions limits and generates revenue for emission reduction projects [6][7] Group 2: Regulatory Environment and Oil Industry - Despite the focus on EVs, Newsom is also working to prevent oil and gas companies from leaving California due to perceived hostile regulatory conditions [8] - The number of refineries in California has decreased significantly from 40 in 1983 to 13 currently, with expectations of further declines [11] - Recent legislation signed by Newsom aims to fast-track the approval of 2,000 new oil wells annually over the next decade in Kern County, a key oil-producing region [11][12]