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.


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


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


State Wins $122M Federal Grant for EV Infrastructure

January 8, 2025

“Gil Tal, director of the EV Research Center at UC Davis, said this funding will help the state’s freight sector meet regulations from the California Air Resources Board requiring the transition to heavy-duty electric vehicles, primarily big-rig trucks.”

Industry Insider


Two honorary doctorates for smart and sustainable mobility

January 7, 2025

“TU Delft will be conferring two honorary doctorates during the Dies Natalis ceremony on Thursday 16 January 2025. They will be awarded to Professor of Engineering Alexandre Bayen (UC Berkeley) and Professor Environmental Science & Policy Susan Handy (University of California at Davis) for their contributions to smart and sustainable mobility.”

TU Delft


Postcard from California: State and feds head for showdown over electric cars

January 7, 2025

“The Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California at Davis calls the ZEV rule “one of the most daring and controversial air quality policies ever adopted.”

The New Lede


Why EVs are (mostly) set for solid growth in 2025

January 3, 2025

“We have to push the car companies—and we also have to help them with incentives, R&D, and infrastructure,” says Gil Tal, director of the EV Research Center at the University of California, Davis.”

MIT Technology Review


Nigeria, U.S. state explore opportunities in transportation sector

December 20, 2024

“Aditya Ramji, the director of Global South Clean Transportation Centre, Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California.”

The Guardian Nigeria News


Diaspora Engagement: California Seeks Investments, Partnership In Africa

December 18, 2024

“Dr Aditya Ramji, Director, Global South Clean Transportation Center and part of the delegation, agreed that training is vital to ensure local capability in promoting climate actions among the youth.”

THE WILL NEWS


FG, U.S eye skill development in transport sector

December 18, 2024

“Aditya Ramji, Director of the Global South Clean Transportation Center, supported the focus on training, noting its importance in building local capacity to drive climate action, especially among youth. He explained that the proposed programs would provide Master’s and PhD students with the skills needed to address Nigeria’s transportation challenges.”

TV360 Nigeria


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