Transportation

Senate Holds Confirmation Hearing For Scott Pruitt To Become EPA Administrator

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January 2, 2025

How to Vet Presidential Nominees for Their Science Savvy—a Handy Checklist for Senators

Melissa Finucane
Vice President of Science & Innovation

Steve Fecht/Chevrolet

December 18, 2024

How Many Minerals Do We Really Need for EV Batteries?

Jessica Dunn
Senior Analyst

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December 17, 2024

No Matter Who’s in Office, the Choice for Cleaner Trucks Is Obvious

Dave Cooke
Senior Vehicles Analyst

wind turbine towers under construction inside a plant

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December 16, 2024

The Real Scam: Rail Against Renewables, Run Away with Factories

Derrick Z. Jackson
Fellow

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November 21, 2024

A Busy Legislative Season in California Adds Up to a More Climate Proof Future

Daniel Barad
Western States Policy Manager

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November 20, 2024

Florida and California Have This Need in Common: Clean Backup Power

Samantha Houston
Senior Vehicles Analyst

Adam Schultz/The White House

November 19, 2024

What Does a Second Trump Administration Mean for Electric Vehicles?

David Reichmuth
Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program

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November 6, 2024

A New Trump Era Lies Ahead. Here’s How UCS Is Responding.

Kim Waddell
Acting President

The California State Capitol in Sacramento, California.

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November 6, 2024

States Must Step Up

Juliet Christian-Smith
Western States Regional Director

Heavy afternoon traffic moves along the I-5 in Los Angeles, California.

Mario Tama/Getty Images

November 6, 2024

It’s an Unpleasant Déjà Vu for Clean Transportation Advocates

Don Anair
Deputy Director & Research Director, Clean Transportation

Joe Raedle/Newsmakers

October 30, 2024

Trucking Industry Disinformation Will Cost Lives

Dave Cooke
Senior Vehicles Analyst

Getty Images North America

October 15, 2024

Ask a Scientist: How Close Are We to a Clean Energy Transition?

Guest Commentary

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September 26, 2024

Oil Refineries: A Deadly Industry

Maria Cecilia Pinto de Moura
Senior Vehicles Engineer

S. Wilson/UCS

September 17, 2024

Delivery Vans Are Going Electric: Where and Why

Sam Wilson
Senior Vehicles Analyst

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September 11, 2024

Has Gasoline Use in California Peaked?

David Reichmuth
Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program

California Governor/Flickr

September 5, 2024

Newsom Can Continue His Climate Leadership by Signing These Three Bills

Daniel Barad
Western States Policy Manager

an electric school bus with children lining up to board it

Thomas Built Buses

August 20, 2024

Electric School Buses: The Best Choice for Our Kids and Communities

Don Anair
Deputy Director & Research Director, Clean Transportation

Trolley crossing intersection in Brookline, Massachusetts.

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August 20, 2024

What Does Meaningful Community Engagement Look Like in Massachusetts?

UCS Science Network

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August 13, 2024

Can EV Batteries Be Used Again?

Jessica Dunn
Senior Analyst

S. Higashide/UCS

July 23, 2024

My Drama-Free EV Road Trip Through New York’s Wild North

Steven Higashide
Clean Transportation Program Director

D. Reichmuth/UCS

July 11, 2024

Improved EV Credits Makes the Switch Even Easier for US Drivers

David Reichmuth
Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program

David Chavez/Unsplash

July 1, 2024

Fossil Fuels Must Go: Re-inventing US Transportation

Maria Cecilia Pinto de Moura
Senior Vehicles Engineer

Priscilla Du Preez/Unsplash

June 24, 2024

Watt Comes Around Goes Around: Will California Do the Right Thing on EV Batteries?

Jessica Dunn
Senior Analyst

Daimler Truck North America

June 3, 2024

What Will the Advanced Clean Fleets Rule Do for California?

Michele Canales
Western States Policy Advocate