SACRAMENTO, CA. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed new member Cal EPIC to the organization today. Cal EPIC works to accelerate research and development of next-generation energy and transportation technology. Through the organization’s efforts to bridge the workforce gap in clean mobility and drive innovation among the next generation of makers, Cal EPIC brings valuable expertise and perspective to CMTA’s membership network of manufacturers, suppliers, and industry stakeholders.

“Cal EPIC’s commitment to advancing manufacturing and mobility solutions makes them a strong addition to our network,” said Lance Hastings, President & CEO of CMTA. “Their presence further strengthens CMTA’s ability to advocate for innovation and effective workforce development across the state’s manufacturing sector.” 

“Cal EPIC is proud to join CMTA and be part of such a dynamic network of California innovators,” said Orville Thomas, CEO of Cal EPIC. “Our work at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, energy, and transportation aligns closely with CMTA’s mission, and we look forward to collaborating with fellow members to strengthen the industry and bring clean tech manufacturing back to California.”  

With Cal EPIC’s Ramp-Up Factory, a 25,000-square-foot facility in Sacramento, the organization provides hands-on training, prototype development, and small-scale production capabilities. Through programs that train electric-vehicle technicians, EV supply-equipment technicians, and other green-career roles, Cal EPIC is helping build the skilled workforce necessary for California’s clean future.  

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About CMTA
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) has advocated for pro-growth laws and regulations before the California legislature and administrative agencies since 1918. The total output from manufacturing in California is $300 billion per year, roughly 10 percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers employ 1.3 million Californians paying wages more than $2,500 higher than other non-farm employers in the state.

About Cal EPIC
Cal EPIC serves as an accelerator for clean energy and transportation technologies, bringing research, development, and early-stage manufacturing together. It is a non-profit, public-private entity led by global thought leaders in clean technology innovation including autonomous, connected, zero-emission vehicles, infrastructure, and shared and smart mobility for on and off highway use. Cal EPIC provides future innovators and industry incumbents with access to programs and resources that accelerate the pace of commercialization in California.