All transportation resources
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EV batteries
What materials and types of metals are used to make batteries for electric cars? How much do batteries cost? How long do they last?
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EV Buying Guide
Information on how to choose the right electric vehicle including considerations such as range, charging, and performance of EVs in cold weather.
Explainer
Vehicles, Air Pollution & Human Health
Cars and trucks are one of the leading causes of air pollution—but cleaner vehicles can help.
Explainer
Self-Driving Cars 101
Self-driving cars are hitting the streets—are we ready for the potential impacts?
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Top Five Reasons to Choose an Electric Car
They're a really good buy.
Explainer
Car Emissions & Global Warming
Transportation is one of the largest sources of US global warming emissions—but cleaner vehicles can help.
Explainer
How Do Hybrid Cars and Trucks Work?
Hybrids use an internal combustion engine—and can be fueled like normal cars—but also have an electric motor and battery.
Explainer
What Are Electric Cars?
Unlike conventional vehicles, electric cars and trucks use a motor powered by batteries or a fuel cell.
Report
Harnessing the Power of Electric Vehicles
UCS research shows that vehicle-grid integration (VGI) enables electric system savings, ranging from $1.8 billion - $11.7 billion per year in 2045.
Feature
Fossil Fuel Climate Deceit Timeline
Fossil fuel companies foresaw the devastating impacts of climate change more than 60 years ago.
Activist Resource
Scientific Societies Call on Congress to Save Science
This open letter, signed by more than 40 prominent scientific societies and organizations, was delivered to Congress in March 2025.
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Investing in Transportation Choices
It's time we invest in transportation choices for a clean, prosperous, and just future.