Institute of Transportation Studies Content

Charging, Not Range, is Becoming a Top Concern For Electric Car Drivers

Andy Fell — October 10, 2024 - 9:16am

The Biden administration is using tax credits, regulations and federal investments to shift drivers toward electric vehicles.

Half of Uber, Lyft Trips Replace More Sustainable Options

Katherine E Kerlin — August 28, 2024 - 9:00am

More than 50% of ride-hailing trips taken by surveyed riders in California replaced more sustainable forms of transportation, found a 51�ԹϺ�� Davis study.

Report: Roadkill a ‘Preventable Natural Disaster’

Katherine E Kerlin — June 18, 2024 - 9:00am

More than 48,000 deer, thousands of newts, nearly 100 mountain lions and thousands of other animals are killed each year on California roads, according to the 2024 “roadkill report” from 51�ԹϺ�� Davis.

Among the Academies: Fully Charged Trips Ahead

Jose Antonio Vadi — May 28, 2024 - 1:00pm

Some envision flying cars, but for Dan Sperling, the future is electric.

“I think there's a global acceptance that electric vehicles are the future,” Sperling said. “It's really just a question of exactly how and how fast.”

For the United States, the conversion is growing, but mainly in California, where the state is an outlier.

“In China now, over a third of new car sales are electric vehicles. In Europe, it's about a quarter,” Sperling said. “In the United States, it's less than 10%.”

EPA’s New Auto Emissions Standard Will Speed Transition to Cleaner Cars

Katherine E Kerlin — March 22, 2024 - 9:12am

EPA’s new auto emissions standard will speed the transition to cleaner cars, while also addressing consumer and industry concerns, writes 51�ԹϺ�� Davis transportation researcher Alan Jenn.

City and Highway Lights Threaten Mountain Lion Habitats

Katherine E Kerlin — November 06, 2023 - 9:00am

Artificial light pollution at night threatens mountain lion habitat, making it a factor to consider for wildlife crossings and land use, finds 51�ԹϺ�� Davis study.

Plug-in Electric Vehicles Archive to Be Housed at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Library

Julia Ann Easley — September 27, 2023 - 10:00am

During National Drive Electric Week, the University of California, Davis, today (Sept. 27) announced that it has begun to build a Plug-in Electric Vehicles Archive. It will be housed at the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Library’s Archives and Special Collections with support from the 51�ԹϺ�� Davis Electric Vehicle Research Center.

Global Transition to Electric Vehicles Needs Urgent Support, Report Warns

Katherine E Kerlin — May 25, 2023 - 6:00am

A 51�ԹϺ�� Davis report outlines policy actions needed to accelerate an equitable shift to Zero Emission Vehicles in low-income countries.

$20M Grant Renewal for National Center for Sustainable Transportation

Katherine E Kerlin — February 23, 2023 - 1:25pm

National Center for Sustainable Transportation at 51�ԹϺ�� Davis receives $20 million to lead a group of universities studying transportation and the environment.

5 Questions Answered About Electrifying Trucks

Katherine E Kerlin — November 01, 2022 - 4:08pm

51�ԹϺ�� Davis transportation experts answer questions about electrifying trucks to help curb climate change.