Transportation

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April 8, 2026

Transit Privatization Is a Bad Idea. Here’s Why.

Kevin X. Shen
Senior Analyst

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April 7, 2026

Californians Are Changing How They Drive—and It’s Paying Off

David Reichmuth
Research Director, Clean Transportation Program

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March 31, 2026

Here’s How Environmental Leadership Protects Californians from Price Spikes and Greedy Polluters

Daniel Barad
Western States Associate Director

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March 16, 2026

Two Other Uses for Electric Vehicles Besides Driving: Backup Power and Grid Support

Samantha Houston
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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February 5, 2026

Why Today’s Plug‑In Hybrids Fall Short—and What EREVs Could Do Better

David Reichmuth
Research Director, Clean Transportation Program

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February 3, 2026

Biofuel Incentives in Flux: Interactions Between Federal and California Policy

Jeremy Martin
Director of Fuels Policy

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January 20, 2026

Colorado EV Battery Recycling Bill Showcases Leadership

Jessica Dunn
Scientist

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December 18, 2025

5 Reasons Trump’s Fuel-Economy Standards Rollback Is a White Elephant Gift No One Wants

Dave Cooke
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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December 4, 2025

Lithium Americas Corp is Nationalizing—What Does that Mean for the Future of EV Battery Recycling?

Jessica Dunn
Scientist

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December 3, 2025

How Recycling Is Done Matters—Lessons Learned from the Lead-Acid Battery

Jessica Dunn
Scientist

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November 13, 2025

How Much Cleaner is Your EV Than a Gasoline Car?

David Reichmuth
Research Director, Clean Transportation Program

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November 5, 2025

Lessons Learned from 18 Years of Arguing About Indirect Land Use Change

Jeremy Martin
Director of Fuels Policy

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October 29, 2025

Trucks Cause the Lion’s Share of Road Damage—and Their Industry Wants You to Keep Paying for It

Dave Cooke
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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October 27, 2025

The NEPA Rollback Is a Direct Assault On Democracy, Here’s What You Need to Know

Guest Commentary

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October 23, 2025

Illinois Deserves Robust and Equitable Transit Funding

Kevin X. Shen
Senior Analyst

UCS

October 2, 2025

The Big Winners in California? Science and Climate.

Daniel Barad
Western States Associate Director

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September 25, 2025

Surface Transportation Reauthorization: What You Need to Know

Kevin X. Shen
Senior Analyst

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August 26, 2025

Federal EV Infrastructure Investments Poised to Move Ahead: Here’s What’s Changed Under Trump

Samantha Houston
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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August 20, 2025

States Can Deliver a Cleaner Freight System Amid Federal Setbacks

Sam Wilson
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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August 8, 2025

EPA’s Proposal to Focus Biofuel Policy on Domestic Fuels Doesn’t Add Up

Jeremy Martin
Director of Fuels Policy

John Quentere Jr. looks at the window sticker of a new 2005 Chevy Blazer at Bredemann Chevrolet in Park Ridge, Illinois.

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August 5, 2025

Trump’s Latest Move to Deny Climate Science and What it Means for Vehicle Standards

Don Anair
Deputy Director & Research Director, Clean Transportation

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July 8, 2025

A Fossil Fuel Phaseout Without Stable Prices? Good Luck, Babe!

Daniel Barad
Western States Associate Director

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July 2, 2025

Massachusetts’ Freedom to Move Act Can Get Transportation on Track

Kevin X. Shen
Senior Analyst

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June 27, 2025

What’s Happening with California’s Gasoline Supply?

Jeremy Martin
Director of Fuels Policy