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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
Electric Vehicle Charging: Types, Time, Cost and Savings
How does EV charging work? Types of charging options, charging time, costs and potential savings.
Explainer
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?
Explainer
Self-Driving Cars 101
How do self-driving cars work—and what do they mean for the future?
Feature
Self-Driving Cars Are Coming
Autonomous cars are coming. Test your knowledge on the future of driverless transportation.
Report
California’s Clean Fuel Standard Boosts Electric Vehicle Market
The Low Carbon Fuel Standard is California’s key to advancing electric vehicles (EVs) and meeting emission goals.
Podcast
Electric Vehicles Just Won't Stall
Straight from the Los Angeles auto show, UCS engineer David Reichmuth talks about the drive to make EVs more accessible, affordable, and ubiquitous.
Report
Why the Northeast Should Limit Pollution from Transportation
Clean transportation can protect our environment and grow our economy.
Report
Time for a U-Turn
Automakers have long claimed they can’t meet the rules—but they consistently innovate to meet them.
Explainer
A Brief History of US Fuel Efficiency
Why do we have the fuel economy standards that we have today? Where are they going? Learn more here.
Report
Going From Pump to Plug
Policies are essential to ensure that more car buyers can purchase EVs and access reliable and affordable charging.
Explainer
The EPA's Tier 3 Standards
The EPA’s Tier 3 fuel and vehicle standards drastically reduced air pollution and improved public health.