Nafisa Lohawala
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Nafisa Lohawala is a fellow at Resources for the Future. She earned a PhD in economics at the University of Michigan after receiving a BS-MS dual degree in economics with a minor in computer science and engineering (algorithms) from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Lohawala’s research lies at the intersection of industrial organization, energy economics, and public finance. She focuses on the effect of government policies on environmental and safety externalities generated by the transportation sector, as well as other transportation issues, including decarbonization strategies for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
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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
Report — Jul 20, 2023
Final Summary Report: Zero-Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandates Workshop
This report highlights major themes that emerged from RFF's June 2023 workshop, "Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandates Workshop: Research for Effective, Efficient, and Equitable Policy Implementation."
Working Paper — May 5, 2023
Roadblock or Accelerator? The Effect of Electric Vehicle Subsidy Elimination
This working paper addresses the dynamic effects of electric vehicle subsidy-capping designs in the US market.
Report — May 3, 2023
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification: Challenges, Policy Solutions, and Open Research Questions
In this report, RFF researchers lay out the major challenges of and potential policy solutions to medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification.
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
Report — Jul 20, 2023
Final Summary Report: Zero-Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandates Workshop
This report highlights major themes that emerged from RFF's June 2023 workshop, "Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandates Workshop: Research for Effective, Efficient, and Equitable Policy Implementation."
Working Paper — May 5, 2023
Roadblock or Accelerator? The Effect of Electric Vehicle Subsidy Elimination
This working paper addresses the dynamic effects of electric vehicle subsidy-capping designs in the US market.
Report — May 3, 2023
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification: Challenges, Policy Solutions, and Open Research Questions
In this report, RFF researchers lay out the major challenges of and potential policy solutions to medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification.
Common Resources — Aug 21, 2023
What Have We Learned About the Inflation Reduction Act, One Year After the Law’s Passage?
On the one-year anniversary of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, researchers at Resources for the Future share insights on the progress and potential of the law’s climate provisions.
Resources Radio — Aug 1, 2023
Electrifying Large Vehicles, with Nafisa Lohawala
Nafisa Lohawala discusses the promises and challenges of electrifying large vehicles and policies that could aid the electrification process.
Special Series: Electrifying Large Vehicles — Jun 14, 2023
Zero-Emission Trucks and the Inflation Reduction Act: Incentives for Upgrading Electricity Infrastructure to Handle a Growing Share of Large Electric Vehicles
Electrifying medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, and the transportation sector more broadly, calls for major investments in electricity infrastructure. The Inflation Reduction Act supports some of these investments, but in other ways falls short.
Special Series: Electrifying Large Vehicles — Jun 7, 2023
Zero-Emission Trucks and the Inflation Reduction Act: New Loans and Grants for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles
New loans and grants in the Inflation Reduction Act aim to accelerate the electrification of the transportation system. How effective could the funding be in supporting clean vehicle manufacturers and electrifying the sector?
Media Highlight — Jul 14, 2023
New York Times: "We May Not Be Ready for an All-EV World"
A well-read opinion column about the role of hybrid vehicles in a decarbonizing transportation sector includes insights from RFF Fellow Nafisa Lohawala.
Press Release — May 3, 2023
How Do We Jump-Start Bus and Truck Electrification? A New Report Explores Options.
Pulling from interviews and existing research, a new report explores the major challenges of and potential policy solutions to medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification.
Press Release — Aug 25, 2022
Economist Nafisa Lohawala Joins Resources for the Future’s Research Team
Lohawala, who recently earned her PhD in economics from the University of Michigan, joined RFF this week as a fellow to study transportation-related issues.