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Green New Deal

The Green New Deal: Q & A with UC Davis Policy Experts Part II

by Leslie Crenna June 14, 2019

Editor’s Note: This is Part II of a two part article. Read Part I here. The Green New Deal is a resolution introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in early February of 2019. The primary sponsors are Senator Ed Markley, D-MA,…

Advocacy, UC Davis

Green New Deal

The Green New Deal: Q&A with UC Davis Policy Institute Experts

by Leslie Crenna May 3, 2019

Editor’s Note: This is Part I of a two part article. Read Part II here. The Green New Deal is a resolution introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate in early February of 2019. The primary sponsors are Senator Ed Markley, D-MA,…

Advocacy, UC Davis

Jered Sneesby and his 2014 BMW i3 REx

by Special Contributor December 5, 2018

The Owner/Driver Name: Jered Sneesby Occupation: Civil engineer Location: Sacramento, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2014 BMW i3 REx (with range extender) Type: The BMW i3 is available as a fully battery-electric vehicle, but adding the range-extending gasoline engine (as my car has) makes it a plug-in hybrid. The REx…

Cool Solutions, Transportation, UC Davis

Edgar and Julie Wong-Chen: 2018 Nissan Leaf

by Special Contributor November 9, 2018

The Owner/Driver Name: Edgar and Julie Wong-Chen Occupation: Researcher Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2018 Nissan Leaf Type: All-electric Range: 151 miles MPGe: 112 MSRP*: $29,900 Time owned: 0.5 years *When new, at time of model release The Experience What made you decide to go electric and how did you decide…

Community, Transportation, UC Davis

Mollie D’Agostino and her 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid

by Special Contributor October 5, 2018

The Owner/Driver Name: Mollie D’Agostino Occupation: Policy Director, 3 Revolutions Future Mobility Program Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2018 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Type: Plug-in hybrid Range: 26 miles (battery only); 560 (battery + gas) MPGe: 105 MSRP*: $27,900 Time owned: <1 year *When new, at time of model release. The Experience…

Community, Transportation, UC Davis

Ying Wu and family and their 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

by Special Contributor September 19, 2018

The Owner/Driver Name: Ying Wu Occupation: Health-related Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Type: Plug-in hybrid Range: 33 miles (battery only); 570 (battery + gas) MPGe: 84 MSRP*: $41,995–$44,995 Time owned: 1 year *When new, at time of model release. The Experience…

Community, Transportation, UC Davis

EV&Me Cool Davis

Suresh Ram and his 2017 Chevrolet Bolt

by Special Contributor September 13, 2018

For more about electric vehicles and incentives, visit our Drive Electric webpage. The Owner/Driver Name: Suresh Ram Occupation: Program Manager Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Type: All-electric Range: 238 miles MPGe: 119 MSRP*: $36,620–$40,905 Time owned: <1 year *When new, at time…

Community, Transportation, UC Davis

Diana Lucas and her 2014 Ford CMax Energi

by Special Contributor September 12, 2018

The Owner/Driver Name: Diana K.I. Lucas Occupation: Retired Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2014 Ford CMax Energi Type: Plug-in hybrid Range: 20 miles (battery only); 550 (battery + gas) MPGe: 88 MSRP*: $31,635 Time owned: 3.5 years *When new, at time of model release….

Community, Transportation, UC Davis

5,000 Miles of Bolt Ownership

by Special Contributor August 29, 2018

While I count myself a happy Bolt owner, I’ve also learned that being an early EV adopter comes with a lot of challenges, mostly in terms of the availability and functionality of charging infrastructure. Driving an EV—especially as your only vehicle—definitely requires you to be…

Cool Solutions, Transportation, UC Davis