Economy
How this chart explains Americans' wealth across income levels
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Transportation & Infrastructure
The US would need to produce 20-50% more electricity annually if all cars were electric vehicles.
Transportation & Infrastructure
Traffic crash fatalities for pedestrians and cyclists have steadily increased in the past decade. Infrastructure improvements can make streets safer for walking and biking.
Transportation & Infrastructure
Despite the steadily rising number of stations, the US would need to ramp up installations to meet demand by 2030.
Transportation & Infrastructure
Consistent water quality violations along with aging infrastructure mean households nationwide continue to face contaminants in drinking water.
Transportation & Infrastructure
In six states, over 20% of the voting-age population identified as Hispanic in 2020.
Transportation & Infrastructure
According to the Federal Communications Commission benchmarks, more than 97% of people had access to high-speed internet in 2021.
Transportation & Infrastructure
Traffic fatalities reached a 16-year-high in 2021, but deaths per miles driven continue to drop.
Transportation & Infrastructure
Electric vehicles release half as much greenhouse gas emissions as gas-powered cars on average.
Transportation & Infrastructure
The US lost 80% of its global solar market share from 2009 to 2019.
Transportation & Infrastructure
The Inflation Reduction Act expands eligibility for federal tax credits for electric vehicle owners.
