Institute of Transportation Studies Content

�鶹��ý Chancellor May Leads Delegation to Kenya to Advance California–Kenya Climate and Trade Partnership

Katherine E Kerlin — November 13, 2025 - 1:06pm

�鶹��ý Chancellor Gary S. May led a delegation to Kenya this week to advance a landmark partnership between the State of California and the Government of Kenya focused on climate action, clean transportation, climate smart agriculture, public health and innovation. Chancellor May was joined by Samuel Assefa, director of the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation, as well as several university representatives. The delegation was jointly organized by �鶹��ý Global Affairs, Institute of Transportation Studies and the Office of the Special Envoy on Climate of Kenya.

Charging, Not Range, is Becoming a Top Concern For Electric Car Drivers

Andy Fell — October 10, 2024 - 9:16am

The Biden administration is using tax credits, regulations and federal investments to shift drivers toward electric vehicles.

Half of Uber, Lyft Trips Replace More Sustainable Options

Katherine E Kerlin — August 28, 2024 - 9:00am

More than 50% of ride-hailing trips taken by surveyed riders in California replaced more sustainable forms of transportation, found a �鶹��ý study.

Report: Roadkill a ‘Preventable Natural Disaster’

Katherine E Kerlin — June 18, 2024 - 9:00am

More than 48,000 deer, thousands of newts, nearly 100 mountain lions and thousands of other animals are killed each year on California roads, according to the 2024 “roadkill report” from �鶹��ý.

Among the Academies: Fully Charged Trips Ahead

Jose Antonio Vadi — May 28, 2024 - 1:00pm

Some envision flying cars, but for Dan Sperling, the future is electric.

“I think there's a global acceptance that electric vehicles are the future,” Sperling said. “It's really just a question of exactly how and how fast.”

For the United States, the conversion is growing, but mainly in California, where the state is an outlier.

“In China now, over a third of new car sales are electric vehicles. In Europe, it's about a quarter,” Sperling said. “In the United States, it's less than 10%.”

EPA’s New Auto Emissions Standard Will Speed Transition to Cleaner Cars

Katherine E Kerlin — March 22, 2024 - 9:12am

EPA’s new auto emissions standard will speed the transition to cleaner cars, while also addressing consumer and industry concerns, writes �鶹��ý transportation researcher Alan Jenn.

City and Highway Lights Threaten Mountain Lion Habitats

Katherine E Kerlin — November 06, 2023 - 9:00am

Artificial light pollution at night threatens mountain lion habitat, making it a factor to consider for wildlife crossings and land use, finds �鶹��ý study.

Plug-in Electric Vehicles Archive to Be Housed at �鶹��ý Library

Julia Ann Easley — September 27, 2023 - 10:00am

During National Drive Electric Week, the University of California, Davis, today (Sept. 27) announced that it has begun to build a Plug-in Electric Vehicles Archive. It will be housed at the �鶹��ý Library’s Archives and Special Collections with support from the �鶹��ý Electric Vehicle Research Center.

Global Transition to Electric Vehicles Needs Urgent Support, Report Warns

Katherine E Kerlin — May 25, 2023 - 6:00am

A �鶹��ý report outlines policy actions needed to accelerate an equitable shift to Zero Emission Vehicles in low-income countries.

$20M Grant Renewal for National Center for Sustainable Transportation

Katherine E Kerlin — February 23, 2023 - 1:25pm

National Center for Sustainable Transportation at �鶹��ý receives $20 million to lead a group of universities studying transportation and the environment.