Electric Vehicles
Widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption is going to be important to decarbonizing the transportation sector. RFF’s work in this space explores questions such as the effect of electrification policies on vehicle sales and prices, how these decisions impact different people, and interactions across state and federal policies.
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On the Issues — Jun 19, 2025
On the Issues: Rollbacks of Electric Vehicle Incentives, State Investment in EV Infrastructure, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: Electric vehicle tax credits at risk, regulatory repeals, and more.
Common Resources — Jun 11, 2025
If/Then: Removing Federal Support for Electric Vehicles—Will It Help or Hurt Society?
A new analysis from Resources for the Future shows that likely upcoming electric vehicle policy reversals would impose a $33-billion cost overall.
Working Paper — May 22, 2025
To Buy an Electric Vehicle or Not? A Bayesian Analysis of Consumer Intent in the United States
This paper examines how public opinion on electric vehicle purchases relates to information exposure, environmental views, policy, infrastructure confidence, ownership, and demographics.
In Focus — May 19, 2025
In Focus: Tariffs and the US Auto Industry
In this In Focus Video, University of Maryland professor and RFF Senior Fellow Joshua Linn discusses new RFF modeling that projects the effect of auto tariffs on consumer costs, vehicle demand, electric vehicles, and more.
Working Paper — May 22, 2025
To Buy an Electric Vehicle or Not? A Bayesian Analysis of Consumer Intent in the United States
This paper examines how public opinion on electric vehicle purchases relates to information exposure, environmental views, policy, infrastructure confidence, ownership, and demographics.
Report — May 2, 2025
Import Tariffs and the Market for Vehicles
This report analyzes three auto tariff scenarios, estimating the range of potential impacts on the domestic vehicle market.
Report — Jan 13, 2025
Analyzing Affordability: Supporting Households under New York’s Cap-Trade-and-Invest Policy
This report, produced in partnership with the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance, investigates how different allowance-funded investment and dividend strategies can affect transportation and residential energy costs faced by New York households.
Journal Article — Aug 31, 2023
From Diesel to Electric: Overcoming Grid Integration Challenges in the Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Sector
From Diesel to Electric: Overcoming Grid Integration Challenges in the Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Sector
Workshop — Mar 15, 2024
2024 Transportation Engineering, Economics, and Policy Workshop
2024 Transportation Engineering, Economics, and Policy Workshop
RFF Live — Mar 12, 2024
Digging Deep: Critical Minerals, Electric Vehicles, and the Role of Innovation
An RFF Live event exploring critical mineral markets, increased electric vehicle demand, and technological innovation
Policy Leadership Series — Nov 29, 2023
Electrifying Transportation: A Policy Leadership Series Event with Cathy Zoi
A conversation with former EVgo CEO and Director Cathy Zoi on the ways to electrify the transportation sector.
Workshop — Jun 12, 2023
Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandates Workshop: Research for Effective, Efficient, and Equitable Policy Implementation
An RFF workshop exploring zero-mission vehicle (ZEV) mandates and how they will change the transportation landscape in the United States.
On the Issues — Jun 19, 2025
On the Issues: Rollbacks of Electric Vehicle Incentives, State Investment in EV Infrastructure, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: Electric vehicle tax credits at risk, regulatory repeals, and more.
Common Resources — Jun 11, 2025
If/Then: Removing Federal Support for Electric Vehicles—Will It Help or Hurt Society?
A new analysis from Resources for the Future shows that likely upcoming electric vehicle policy reversals would impose a $33-billion cost overall.
In Focus — May 19, 2025
In Focus: Tariffs and the US Auto Industry
In this In Focus Video, University of Maryland professor and RFF Senior Fellow Joshua Linn discusses new RFF modeling that projects the effect of auto tariffs on consumer costs, vehicle demand, electric vehicles, and more.
Resources Magazine Articles — May 15, 2025
Can States Take the Steering Wheel?
Federal policy for transportation will change with the new Trump administration—including policy that’s designed to support electric vehicles. State governments may now be in the driver’s seat to steer transportation policy toward decarbonization goals.
Press Release — May 2, 2025
New Modeling Shows How Much Auto Tariffs Will Raise Prices and Harm Buyers
New modeling projects that the tariffs will reduce vehicle sales, raise both gas and electric vehicle prices, and modestly boost profits for US manufacturers.
Media Highlight — May 2, 2024
Canary Media: “Tesla Won the EV Charging Race. So Why’s It Gutting Its Supercharger Team?”
RFF Fellow Beia Spiller comments on the opportunities for electric vehicle charging companies in the face of Tesla's decision to reorient itself in the charging market.
Media Highlight — May 2, 2024
NPR: “Tesla Hit an Unexpected Team with Hundreds of Layoffs”
RFF Fellow Beia Spiller is quoted in this story on All Things Considered.
Media Highlight — Jan 1, 2024
Scientific American: “There’s a Better Way to Mine for Electric Vehicle Batteries”
RFF Fellow Beia Spiller and former RFF intern Sangita Kannan share their thoughts on improving critical mineral mining practices in their coauthored op-ed.