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Transportation and Climate Blog

Welcome to the UC Davis Transportation and Climate Blog, the blog of the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies, Energy Efficiency Institute, and affiliated centers and programs.

Here you will find news on the latest research conducted by our affiliated faculty and research members, along with our graduate students. Our aim is to inform government and industry decision-making regarding vehicles, fuels, infrastructure, and mobility on key sustainable transportation and energy issues. Please explore, share, and comment on issues you find insightful or interesting.

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Daniel Sperling
Professor and Founding Director
ITS-Davis

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California Transportation Bills Wrap-Up 2025

September 26, 2025
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Reaching 100% Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales by 2035 Could Save Californians $300 billion by 2050

August 06, 2025
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No, Your Gas Prices Will Not Rise by 65 Cents per Gallon in July

June 30, 2025
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Tariffs, Transitions, and Trade: Mexico’s EV Gambit

May 01, 2025
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Electric Vehicles May be Inevitable, but Policy and Pace Matter

December 18, 2024
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California Transportation Bills Wrap-Up 2024

September 25, 2024
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If you build it, will they notice?

August 14, 2024
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Releasing the Pressure: Cultivating Graphite Value Chains in an Expanding Market

April 09, 2024
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Electrifying Transportation and Shifting Travel Patterns can Cut CO2 while Saving the US Trillions of Dollars

March 11, 2024
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As Countries Set Ambitious Targets for Electric Vehicle Sales, More International Trade and Domestic Investment Is Needed

December 22, 2023
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Putting the Brakes on Global Growth in SUVs Would Curb Emissions, Improve Safety, Reduce Critical Mineral Use, and Address Inequities

December 07, 2023
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Getting Over Our Highway Habit

November 29, 2023

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