Transportation

Our experts examine the role of transportation in tackling climate change.

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August 29, 2023

Where Do Electric Trucks Charge?

Samantha Houston
Senior Vehicles Analyst

US Department of Energy

August 29, 2023

California Must Extend Zero Emission Vehicle Funding from “AB 8 Fees”

Daniel Barad
Western States Associate Director

An electric car charges at a transportable, off-grid, solar powered, solar tracking, electric vehicle charger at a National Renewable Energy Laboratory facility.

U.S. Department of Energy/Flickr

August 16, 2023

EVs Can Support Power Grid Reliability and Reduce Costs. Here’s How.

Mark Specht
Senior Manager, Western States Energy

Oxana Melis/Unsplash

August 16, 2023

California Has a Chance to Ensure EVs Get Even Better With Bidirectional Charging

Samantha Houston
Senior Vehicles Analyst

August 7, 2023

In California, Car Buyers Are Choosing Electricity Over Gasoline in Record Numbers

David Reichmuth
Research Director, Clean Transportation Program

D. Reichmuth/UCS

August 2, 2023

New Choices for Cleaner EVs (And Some Room for Improvement)

David Reichmuth
Research Director, Clean Transportation Program

Trinity Nguyen/Unsplash

July 24, 2023

Despite Potential to Electrify 90 Percent of Routes, USPS Still Plans to Deliver Pollution with the Mail

Sam Wilson
Senior Vehicles Analyst

A person rides a bicycle down a city street, past in-ground trolley tracks, a tram, and a taxi stand with cars lined up.

July 19, 2023

Decarbonizing Transportation Must Come with People-Powered Mobility Justice

UCS Science Network

A white electric van drives towards San Francisco on the Oakland Bay Bridge in California.

July 19, 2023

Three Reasons the Market is Primed for Stronger, National Electric Truck Standards

Sam Wilson
Senior Vehicles Analyst

a highway filled with lots of traffic under a bridge

Sebastian Enrique/Unsplash

June 6, 2023

Replacing California’s Oldest and Dirtiest Cars Will Save Money and Lives

David Reichmuth
Research Director, Clean Transportation Program

Manny Becerra/Unsplash

May 8, 2023

Transforming Transportation: Opportunity for a Sustainable and Equitable Electric Future

Jessica Dunn
Scientist

Trucks on California freeway

Jonathan Schmer/Pexels

May 4, 2023

Clean Fleets Rule Slated to Deliver Healthier Air for Californians

Sam Wilson
Senior Vehicles Analyst

Woman at an electric vehicle charging station.

Gustavo Fring/Pexels

May 3, 2023

Californians Embrace Zero-Emission Vehicles with Record Sales

David Reichmuth
Research Director, Clean Transportation Program

April 19, 2023

California Ready to Take Giant Leap Toward Zero-Emission Trucks

Sam Wilson
Senior Vehicles Analyst

Josiah Farrow/Unsplash

April 13, 2023

EVs Critical Solution For Climate Crisis, But Biden Administration Stopping Short on Trucks

Dave Cooke
Senior Vehicles Analyst

Dennis Schroeder/NREL

April 13, 2023

Ask a Scientist: The Electric Car and Power Grid’s Shared Future

Elliott Negin
Former Contributor

Mini USA Newsroom

March 29, 2023

Why Do We Need EV Battery Recycling Policy?

Jessica Dunn
Scientist

Michael Hicks/Flickr

March 28, 2023

Xcel Energy Sets Big Vision for EV Charging in Minnesota

Samantha Houston
Senior Vehicles Analyst

Matt Rourke/AP Photo

March 27, 2023

Lessons Learned from the Philadelphia Refinery Closure

Jeremy Martin
Director of Fuels Policy

close-up shot of an electric car being charged at a charging station

Kindel Media/Pexels

March 20, 2023

Today’s Electric Vehicles Can Greatly Reduce Emissions From Driving

David Reichmuth
Research Director, Clean Transportation Program

Enric Cruz López/Pexels

March 14, 2023

Survey Shows Pathway To Speeding Up EV Adoption in Rural Areas

Maria Cecilia Pinto de Moura
Scientist

chris connors/Flickr

February 27, 2023

Guiding Principles for EV Battery Recycling Policy

Jessica Dunn
Scientist

Sierra Club Maryland/Flickr

February 22, 2023

Dear Maryland: It’s Time to Drive Clean Trucks and Buses

Kevin X. Shen
Senior Analyst

February 13, 2023

New York City May Soon Set the Pace for Municipal Vehicle Electrification

Sam Wilson
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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