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The EV transition isn't just about cars – the broader goal should be access to clean mobility for everyone

  • Written by Sita M. Syal, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan
The EV transition isn't just about cars – the broader goal should be access to clean mobility for everyoneEV chargers in Corte Madera, Calif.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

The race to decarbonize passenger cars and light-duty trucks in the U.S. is accelerating. Battery electric vehicles accounted for almost 6% of all new vehicle sales in 2022, up from close to 3% in 2021, and demand is outstripping supply, even as manufacturers roll out new models and...

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