In The News

Our experts are frequently spotlighted in national/local news outlets and widely read blogs. The headlines and summaries below link to the original news articles and features.


Mobility is a matter of choice

January 24, 2025

“The selection of honorary doctorates reflects a university’s values. This year, two American transport researchers were honoured: Alexandre Bayen, who explores making traffic flows more sustainable, and Susan Handy, who critiques the car’s dominant role in mobility.”

Delta TU Delft


“A salmon extinction plan’: How Trump’s executive orders on climate could impact California”

January 23, 2025

“Daniel Sperling, director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis, said that while the Trump administration’s policies, including this order, could slow the pace of electric vehicle adoption, other factors could intervene. For one, the electric vehicle market is growing globally, Sperling said.”

SF Chronicle


Is UCD Good For Engineering?

January 23, 2025

“UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies: Renowned for research on sustainable and autonomous transportation.”

Rebellion Research


Electric vehicle tax credits face uncertainty under Trump administration

January 22, 2025

“It’s become much more political than it should be, but that’s part of the story,” said Dr. Gil Tal, director of the Electric Vehicle Research Center at UC Davis.”

ABC10


California’s Electric Vehicle Revolution! Major Funding Boost for Charging Stations

January 19, 2025

“The shift towards electric vehicles is becoming more pronounced, with growing public interest beyond affluent consumers. As Gil Tal, director of EV research at UC Davis, points out, the rising demand for charging infrastructure reflects changing trends in vehicle ownership.”

Qhubo


California Gets Big Boost for Electric Vehicles! New Charging Stations Coming Soon

January 18, 2025

“Plans include five stations in Elk Grove and four in Sacramento, with varying installation costs influenced by factors such as site specifics and power access. Gil Tal, an expert in EV research, emphasized the diverse range of costs involved, likening it to real estate pricing.”

CBS News


SMUD receives $11.6 million federal grant to install new EV charging stations in Sacramento region

January 18, 2025

“Gil Tal, UC Davis’ director of EV research, said cost depends on a wide variety of factors like location and access to power. “”Because it’s like asking how much a house costs or how much a shirt costs,”” he said.”

La Noticia Digital


National Leader in Clean Transportation Joins Evergreen Governing Board of Directors

January 17, 2025

“Katherine currently serves on the National Center for Sustainable Transportation Leadership Council and the League of American Bicyclists Board of Directors.”

Evergreen Action


California backs out of clean truck and train regulations ahead of Trump administration

January 17, 2025

“Daniel Sperling, director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis and former CARB member, said the Advanced Clean Fleets rule was intended to facilitate the transition but ultimately became unnecessary and politically problematic.”

Sacramento Bee


Electric vehicle sales power ahead, along with charging station builds

January 16, 2025

“And more businesses are picking up on the revenue opportunity that comes with that charging anxiety, said Gil Tal, a professor at University of California, Davis”

Marketplace


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