Although cold weather impacts electric vehicles, the real question is whether that impact matters. To find out, I interviewed UCS members who drive electric vehicles in frigid places across the U.S. Here’s what they said. Read more >
Cold Weather Affects Electric Vehicle Range. But Does It Matter?
Josh Goldman, Senior policy and legal analyst
March 8, 2016 12:12 PM EDT
How to Cut Carbon and Save Money: RGGI Delivers Yet Again
Rachel Cleetus, Policy Director and Lead Economist, Climate & Energy
April 22, 2015 5:10 PM EDT
Yesterday the nine states that participate in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) released a report that highlights the continuing success of the nation’s longest-running carbon market. The big takeaway: yes, it is possible to tackle our climate and energy challenges while delivering huge benefits to consumers! Read more >
Diesel vs Hybrids: The Costs and Benefits of Both (And a Shiny Calculator!)
Dave Cooke, senior vehicles analyst
February 11, 2014 5:28 PM EDT
If you’re thinking about buying a vehicle, chances are you’ve noticed a number of automakers touting the benefits of new “clean diesel” vehicles with fuel efficiencies of 40 to 45 mpg on the highway. That sounds awfully high – but what does it mean, and how does it compare to the most efficient gasoline-powered vehicles on the road, hybrids? Read more >
Fording an Energy Fjord: Norway’s Oil Savings
, Josh Goldman, Senior policy and legal analyst
November 8, 2013 10:42 AM EDT
When it comes to investing in clean transportation solutions, Norway is doing it right. Or should I say, Norway is gjør det riktig. The country famous for Vikings, the perfect complement to bagels and cream cheese, and Johan Olav Koss, is also a good example of a country working to reduce their oil use through transforming their transportation sector.
Save Money, Cut Emissions, and Create Jobs: The Benefits of Half the Oil
Josh Goldman, Senior policy and legal analyst
June 24, 2013 9:50 AM EDT
Let’s be real. You probably already know that our oil use causes problems. It’s dirty, hard to clean up, tied to large corporations that wield significant influence over our political system, and is the largest single source of CO2 emissions in the U.S. We also use a lot of it – almost 2 million barrels (roughly 78 million gallons) every single day. So, it should be no surprise that UCS is working on a realistic plan to cut our projected oil use in half – in only 20 years. Read more >
