Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Research Center Content

Australia is Failing on Electric Vehicles. California Shows It's Possible to Pick Up the Pace

Katherine E Kerlin — September 15, 2022 - 2:33pm

While California has been pursuing electric vehicles for decades, Australia has trailed most developed nations. But with the right policies, the country is poised for early market growth, say �ٺ��Ƶ EV experts.

How to Fund Roads and Ensure Electric Vehicles Pay Their Share

Katherine E Kerlin — January 03, 2019 - 12:00pm

Since electric vehicles use no gasoline, their drivers pay no gasoline tax. And as more people drive EVs, gas-tax revenue for road repairs is dwindling. So how can California and the rest of the country avoid road-funding shortfalls and ensure that EV drivers pay their share of needed repairs?

A research report submitted to the California Legislature this week by the University of California, Davis’ Institute of Transportation Studies proposes an innovative solution: Switch EVs to a mileage fee while continuing to have gasoline-powered cars pay gasoline taxes.

�ٺ��Ƶ Takes 10 Electric Cars on Extended Test Drive

Katherine E Kerlin — December 05, 2018 - 12:25pm

Ten electric vehicles from BMW are helping the University of California, Davis, study how to integrate electric vehicles into its fleet.

Plug-In Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Research Center Content

Australia is Failing on Electric Vehicles. California Shows It's Possible to Pick Up the Pace

How to Fund Roads and Ensure Electric Vehicles Pay Their Share

�ٺ���Ƶ Takes 10 Electric Cars on Extended Test Drive

�ٺ��Ƶ Takes 10 Electric Cars on Extended Test Drive