Research Overview
ITS-Davis is a leading center of transportation studies, specializing in sustainable transportation themes. It is unique in its multidisciplinary approach to transportation technology, fuels, basic science, human behavior and policy. The Institute’s dedicated faculty, staff and students examine a range of transport topics in three core areas of research and analysis:
- Travel and consumer behavior and transport systems modeling
- Advanced environmental vehicle technologies and fuels pathways
- Environmental impacts
The Institute thrives on a strong network of research partners, both on campus and off, and maintains close relations with ITS affiliates at the University of California campuses in Berkeley and Irvine. Researchers engage in projects with other campus departments as well as with universities and research centers around the world. Strong relationships with government and nongovernmental organizations, and with energy, environmental, and automotive industry experts further enhance the research program.
