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February 18, 2021
The Biden-Harris administration today (Feb. 9) named Austin Brown as senior director for transportation at the White House Council on Environmental Quality.
UC Davis
February 4, 2021
As the largest greenhouse-gas emitting sector in the U.S., the transportation system must be overhauled in order to avoid the worst effects of climate change.
Gizmodo
February 2, 2021
With government support and lavish subsidies, Chinese companies have come to dominate the market for batteries, motors and other essentials Detroit may need for its new fleets.
NY Times
February 2, 2021
Washington Post
January 14, 2021
Working from home is likely here to stay, and fewer cars on the road during rush hour means less traffic
The Wall Street Journal
January 14, 2021
Here’s a look back at an unprecedented year for transportation — and what the future might hold.
SF Chronicle
January 14, 2021
Global commitments have been made to phase out internal combustion, but tough regulations and international buy-in are needed.
Autoweek
January 14, 2021
Each year, the share of e-commerce sales grows by double digits. All of that online consumption can play a huge role in our environmental footprint.
UC Davis Magazine
December 17, 2020
Almost all the climate and congestion benefits of online shopping are wiped out by rush deliveries, a study finds — which could spell disaster for U.S. roadways this holiday season.
Streetsblog USA
December 17, 2020
California now joins Arizona and Illinois, as well as a number of other states and cities, in providing a green light for companies to operate AVs as taxis, or as ride-hailing vehicles summoned by smartphone apps.
Streetsblog Cal
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