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Last week, UCS released a new backgrounder highlighting how grid-integrated electric vehicles can help support a clean, reliable, and more affordable electricity system in California.

Read it here: act.ucsusa.org/3NoUWXh

The Future of US Battery Manufacturing is At Stake Recent Congressional actions are a major setback to EV deployment and a major blow to the country’s nascent EV battery manufacturing supply.

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Automakers are Partnering with an Ohio Senator to Decrease Consumer Choice and Increase Pollution Proposed bill could prevent any future administration’s attempt to protect consumers and the environment.

Senator Bernie Moreno’s proposed transportation bill will hit consumers in the wallet when many folks are already struggling with inflation and a high cost of living. If anything, it will remove consumer freedom and allow industry to pollute.

Western Energy Markets, Sabrina Carpenter, and the Grid Espresso Paradox California's SB 540 hits all the right notes for the state's future energy needs.

What do Sabrina Carpenter and Western Energy Markets have in common?

Read my @ucsusa.bsky.social blog to find out!

The California Legislature: Where Global Warming is Real and Science Still Matters How will the state continue to lead in matters of climate and clean energy?

CA is still a climate leader--but we have to fight to keep it that way 🌎
My @ucsusa.bsky.social blog covers:

🔋 SB 615 (@benallenca.bsky.social) on EV battery recycling
🏭 SB 222 (@scottwiener.bsky.social) on fossil fuel accountability
💰 @governor.ca.gov plan to make polluters pay

And MUCH more!

Ask a Scientist: What’s the Future for Trucks? Big rigs, box trucks, and buses are part of our lives and economies. Almost everything we buy is carried by trucks, which move billions of tons of goods each year. School buses that bring kids to school, city buses that serve commuters, garbage and recycling trucks that keep streets clean, 18-wheele

ASK A SCIENTIST: How can we scale up freight electrification in the near term? Sam Wilson, Senior Vehicles Analyst at UCS, shares insights on making electric trucks a reality faster.

Trucks move billions of tons of cargo each year—including those Valentine’s chocolates you ate. But, trucks are also responsible for a massive amount of air pollution from on-road vehicles. Electric trucks are on the road NOW. Accelerating their deployment saves lives & money. ⚡🚚❤️

#ZeroMustMeanZero

Today is #TransitEquityDay! More transportation options—like transit, walking & biking—benefit the environment, economy, and social equity. Yet, our system prioritizes car dependence due to outdated policies and lobbying. It’s time to invest in a cleaner, fairer future.

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El científico climático de UCS, Ángel Fernández-Bou, conversó con Univision 19 sobre la influencia del cambio climático y el uso de combustibles fósiles en el aumento de la cantidad e intensidad de los incendios forestales, como el que afectó recientemente a la región de Los Angeles.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Electrify Your Life: EV Ownership 101. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Curious about Electric Vehicle Ownership but don’t know where to start? Nervous about charging, costs, driving range, winter mileage, and more? Join us to hear the real scoop on what day-to-day EV Ownership looks like and find out everything you need to know! Presenter Dr. David Reichmuth will guide us through types of EVs, EV ownership, benefits, considerations, and incentives, and how to choose the right EV for you! Presenter: David Reichmuth Senior Engineer, Clean Transportation Program David Reichmuth is a senior engineer in the Clean Transportation program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. His work focuses on analyzing new vehicle technologies and advocating for policies that support the increased electrification of transportation. Dr. Reichmuth has testified at hearings before the US House of Representatives, the California State Legislature, and the California Air Resources Board. He has authored several reports on the emissions from current vehicles and the benefits of electric vehicles, including Cleaner Cars from Cradle to Grave, Going from Pump to Plug, and Inequitable Exposure to Air Pollution from Vehicles in California. Before coming to UCS, Dr. Reichmuth worked for Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California, where he modeled the potential costs and benefits of the large-scale adoption of battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell electric, and improved petroleum-fueled vehicles. Dr. Reichmuth earned MS and PhD degrees in chemical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and he earned a BS in chemical and biochemical engineering from the University of California, Davis.

Curious about #ElectricVehicle ownership but not sure where to begin?

🚗⚡ Join this webinar as UCS's Dr. David Reichmuth breaks down everything you need to know, including types of EVs, ownership benefits, key considerations, incentives, and tips for choosing the perfect #EV for you!

No matter where we come from, most of us want to connect with loved ones, be healthy, and make a better future for our families. More transportation choices and smarter community planning can help us do just that.

Learn more: act.ucsusa.org/4eV4vGe