Media Mention: ‘Are EVs Fair for Everyone? Surprising Lack of Research Raises Questions’
May 16, 2023
Where: Tech Times, “Are EVs Fair for Everyone? Surprising Lack of Research Raises Questions”
Who: Wei Peng, Penn State assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering in the College of Engineering and of international affairs in the School of International Affairs
What: Wei Peng, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering and of international affairs, was featured in a Tech Times article about the equity implications of electric vehicles. Peng discussed her research that found there is a lack of studies on the equitable distribution of electric vehicle benefits and whether certain populations or areas may be disproportionately affected.