Roughly three in four Americans recognize that climate change is happening, and most believe it’s accelerating. Extreme weather and scientists have the greatest influence on Americans’ climate views. 74% of Americans recognize that climate change is happening. 55% of Americans say that the pace of climate change is getting faster. 41% percent of Americans say they would be at least somewhat likely to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) the next time they are in the market for a new car, according to a new survey from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. More than 6 in 10 Americans cite saving money on gas and vehicle maintenance as reasons to purchase one, along with reducing their personal impact on climate change.