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A growing economy relies on an effective and efficient transportation system; yet climate change, pollution, congestion, and safety issues reduce that value. RFF experts are analyzing the effectiveness, benefits, costs, and distributional consequences of transportation policies that reduce emissions and positively influence consumer and producer behaviors.
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Working Paper — Jan 21, 2022
Is There a Trade-Off Between Equity and Effectiveness for Electric Vehicle Subsidies?
This working paper considers the welfare and distributional effects of electric vehicle subsidies.
Press Release — Jan 21, 2022
Combining Transportation Policies Increases Equity, Reduces Efficacy of Electric Vehicle Subsidies
New research finds that subsidizing electric vehicles is progressive, although modest subsidies may not affect sales in the near term given interactions with other policies.
Common Resources — Jan 11, 2022
The Build Back Better Act Could Speed Deployment of Cleaner Commercial Vehicles
A new issue brief from Resources for the Future finds that a first-of-its-kind tax credit for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles, which might feature in reconciliation legislation, could accelerate emissions reductions in the transportation sector.
Press Release — Jan 11, 2022
Without Subsidies, Electric Trucks and Buses Are Unlikely to Achieve Significant Market Share
Without Subsidies, Electric Trucks and Buses Are Unlikely to Achieve Significant Market Share
Working Paper — Jan 21, 2022
Is There a Trade-Off Between Equity and Effectiveness for Electric Vehicle Subsidies?
This working paper considers the welfare and distributional effects of electric vehicle subsidies.
Issue Brief — Jan 11, 2022
An Analysis of US Subsidies for Electric Buses and Freight Trucks
In this issue brief, RFF researchers examine how a tax credit for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles could accelerate emissions reductions in the transportation sector.
Journal Article — Nov 10, 2021
Should the EU ETS be Extended to Road Transport and Heating Fuels?
An article published in Economics of Energy and Environmental Policy outlines the benefits, costs, and policy design considerations of expanding the European Union’s Emissions Trading System to cover road transport and heating fuels—a move that would c
Working Paper — Nov 1, 2021
The Air Quality Effects of Uber
The Air Quality Effects of Uber
RFF Live — Jan 11, 2022
Big Decisions: 2022
Exploring big decisions in climate, energy, and the environment in the year ahead
RFF Live — Oct 29, 2021
Driving Decarbonization: Examining Electric Vehicles and Low-Carbon Fuels in US Reconciliation Efforts
Driving Decarbonization: Examining Electric Vehicles and Low-Carbon Fuels in US Reconciliation Efforts
Policy Leadership Series — May 11, 2021
Policy Leadership Series with United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
A conversation with United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on the airline's decarbonization strategy and the future of the industry
Workshops — Jul 15, 2020
Exploring Innovative Transportation Policies
Exploring Innovative Transportation Policies
Press Release — Jan 21, 2022
Combining Transportation Policies Increases Equity, Reduces Efficacy of Electric Vehicle Subsidies
New research finds that subsidizing electric vehicles is progressive, although modest subsidies may not affect sales in the near term given interactions with other policies.
Press Release — Jan 11, 2022
Without Subsidies, Electric Trucks and Buses Are Unlikely to Achieve Significant Market Share
Without Subsidies, Electric Trucks and Buses Are Unlikely to Achieve Significant Market Share
Press Release — Nov 10, 2021
What Would Expanding the EU’s Emissions Trading System Mean for Consumers and Climate Goals?
What Would Expanding the EU’s Emissions Trading System Mean for Consumers and Climate Goals?
Press Release — Nov 1, 2021
Uber Improves Air Quality in the United States, with Most Benefits Felt in the Summer
Uber Improves Air Quality in the United States, with Most Benefits Felt in the Summer
Common Resources — Jan 11, 2022
The Build Back Better Act Could Speed Deployment of Cleaner Commercial Vehicles
A new issue brief from Resources for the Future finds that a first-of-its-kind tax credit for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles, which might feature in reconciliation legislation, could accelerate emissions reductions in the transportation sector.
Common Resources — Dec 20, 2021
RFF’s Top Stories of the Past Year
Catch up on coverage of the most important issues in economics, energy, and the environment as 2021 comes to a close. Here’s a selection of notable blog posts, magazine articles, and podcast episodes from the past year at Resources for the Future.
On the Issues — Oct 1, 2021
New Clean Electricity Performance Program, Methane Leaks, and More
A weekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars.
Common Resources — Sep 30, 2021
Fuel Economy Standards Will Help Speed the Deployment of Electric Vehicles, But May Not Be Enough to Achieve the 2030 Target
The Biden administration hopes to drastically increase the share of electric vehicles on the road. New fuel economy standards will help, but emissions reductions from efficient gasoline vehicles will far outweigh reductions from new electric vehicles.
