Vehicle Pollution
Vehicle pollution accounts for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions, including nearly one third of emissions in the United States. When designed effectively, policies to address vehicle pollution can incentivize drivers to adopt more efficient driving habits and choose cleaner vehicles and fuels.
Fuel Economy Standards and Vehicle Purchases
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Working Paper — Mar 17, 2021
The Welfare Cost of Beijing’s Lottery Policy—Evidence from a Contingent Valuation Survey
Is Beijing’s vehicle ownership lottery working? This working paper from an international team of scholars delves into the welfare costs of this novel system.
Press Release — Mar 17, 2021
For Beijing’s Competitive Car Ownership Lottery, Welfare Costs are Equivalent to Benefits
A study by a team of Chinese and American scholars finds that the disconnect between the city’s vehicle ownership lottery and citizens’ willingness to pay results in welfare costs of 26 billion yuan, compared to benefits of 28 billion yuan.
Media Highlight — Feb 2, 2021
Biden Administration Wants Electric Vehicles To Replace Gas Guzzlers
NPR's Morning Edition features commentary by RFF Senior Fellow Josh Linn on a new iteration of the Cash for Clunkers program.
Working Paper — Mar 17, 2021
The Welfare Cost of Beijing’s Lottery Policy—Evidence from a Contingent Valuation Survey
Is Beijing’s vehicle ownership lottery working? This working paper from an international team of scholars delves into the welfare costs of this novel system.
Journal Article — Jun 18, 2020
The effects of fuel prices and vehicle sales on fuel-saving technology adoption in passenger vehicles
This article examines the strong connection between a vehicle's sales and its energy efficiency.
Journal Article — Apr 25, 2020
How do US passenger vehicle fuel economy standards affect new vehicle purchases?
This article explains the effects of energy efficiency standards on new vehicle purchases.
Workshop/Seminar — Oct 10, 2012
Energy Use and Policy in the US Trucking Sector
Workshop/Seminar — Jun 7, 2007
Report Shows No Trade-off Necessary Between Fuel Economy and Safety
Policy Leadership Series — Apr 10, 2007
EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson: Environmental Challenges Facing the Nation
In this Policy Leadership Series, Stephen L. Johnson, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, shared his perspective on the state of the environment and the changes he has witnessed during his tenure.
Press Release — Mar 17, 2021
For Beijing’s Competitive Car Ownership Lottery, Welfare Costs are Equivalent to Benefits
A study by a team of Chinese and American scholars finds that the disconnect between the city’s vehicle ownership lottery and citizens’ willingness to pay results in welfare costs of 26 billion yuan, compared to benefits of 28 billion yuan.
Media Highlight — Feb 2, 2021
Biden Administration Wants Electric Vehicles To Replace Gas Guzzlers
NPR's Morning Edition features commentary by RFF Senior Fellow Josh Linn on a new iteration of the Cash for Clunkers program.
Media Highlight — Nov 10, 2020
Combustion Engine Gains Are Not Exhausted
A story in the Financial Times about the future of gas-powered cars cites RFF researchers Benjamin Leard and Joshua Linn.
Common Resources — Dec 22, 2020
Cash for Clunkers 2.0: Targeting Scrappage Subsidies to Cut Costs
Scrappage programs can be unduly expensive, though programs that target vehicles based on odometer readings can reduce emissions at much lower costs.
Common Resources — Feb 5, 2020
Environmental Repercussions of Rideshares
New research from an RFF scholar investigates how ridesharing affects different cities, offering insights for policymakers who have concerns about environmental impacts.
Resources Radio — Dec 25, 2018
Resources Radio: Sensing Pollution with Satellites, with RFF's Alan Krupnick and Daniel Sullivan
RFF Senior Fellow Alan Krupnick and RFF Fellow Daniel Sullivan join host Daniel Raimi to discuss how they are using satellite data to better measure air pollution in the United States.