New technologies are fundamentally changing vehicles and travel, with benefits for the US economy but complex implications for energy security and the environment.

How much are people willing to pay for self-driving cars? RFF’s Benjamin Leard discusses his work on consumer demand for autonomous vehicles and the potential implications for society of wider adoption of these new technologies.

US federal regulations aim to increase the fuel economy of new automobiles and reduce their GHG emissions. How do the standards affect vehicle consumers?

Passenger vehicle fuel economy standards require substantial new vehicle fuel economy improvements over the next decade. We demonstrate a strong link between a vehicle's market size (sales) and automakers' adoption of fuel-saving technology.

Is it possible to create a new transportation system where electric vehicles are the norm? Lawrence Burns, former vice president of research & development and planning at General Motors, says yes.

Renewable fuel standards have been blamed for rising food prices, but population growth and dietary shifts play a significant role.

The conversion of pasture and forest land to farming due to biofuels mandates may cause a modest increase in food prices—although population growth and income-driven preferences for meat and dairy over cereals may play as much of a role.

This is the fourth and final blog post in a series by RFF’s transportation team that addresses some of the key research questions for the midterm CAFE review.

This is the third in a series of blog posts by RFF’s transportation team that addresses some of the key research questions for the midterm CAFE review.

This is the second in a series of blog posts by RFF’s transportation team that will address some of the key research questions for the midterm CAFE review.