In this op-ed, Michael Bloomberg calls for a high-tech upgrade of U.S. highways, in particular for investment in charging stations for electric vehicles. He argues that this will be a motor for further economic growth while ensuring cleaner air and a healthier environment for U.S. citizens. Investment in charging stations will also encourage the market for electric vehicles to expand, which in turn is necessary for climate change mitigation.

The piece was published here after the Global Summit on Climate Action in San Francisco.