Transportation
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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Explainer — Sep 9, 2022
Gas Prices 101
This explainer describes the factors that affect gasoline prices, how prices have changed over time, and how consumers react to changing prices.
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.
Media Highlight — Aug 22, 2022
CBS News: "Why California's Bold Electric-Vehicle Targets Are So Important for Drivers—And the Climate"
Senior Fellow Joshua Linn discusses how California's new plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles will affect costs for consumers.
On the Issues — Aug 19, 2022
On the Issues: Inflation Reduction Act Becomes Law
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: the Inflation Reduction Act becomes law.
Explainer — Sep 9, 2022
Gas Prices 101
This explainer describes the factors that affect gasoline prices, how prices have changed over time, and how consumers react to changing prices.
Working Paper — Aug 16, 2022
Should Electric Vehicle Purchase Subsidies Be Linked with Scrappage Requirements?
Should Electric Vehicle Purchase Subsidies Be Linked with Scrappage Requirements?
Working Paper — Jan 21, 2022
Balancing 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.
Workshops — Mar 30, 2022
Looking Back: Using Retrospective Analysis to Improve Federal Environmental Regulation
A workshop featuring "ex post" analyses of the benefits and costs of federal environmental regulations
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
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.
Media Highlight — Aug 22, 2022
CBS News: "Why California's Bold Electric-Vehicle Targets Are So Important for Drivers—And the Climate"
Senior Fellow Joshua Linn discusses how California's new plan to phase out gas-powered vehicles will affect costs for consumers.
Media Highlight — Aug 15, 2022
Axios: "The Limits of the Electric Car Credits"
RFF Fellow Beia Spiller's blog post on electric vehicle tax credits outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act is featured in this newsletter.
Media Highlight — Jun 26, 2022
The Hill: "Experts See Risk with Little Upside in Biden's Gas Tax Break"
Fellow Beia Spiller is quoted in this piece that analyzes the Biden administration's call for a gas tax holiday.
On the Issues — Aug 19, 2022
On the Issues: Inflation Reduction Act Becomes Law
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: the Inflation Reduction Act becomes law.
Common Resources — Aug 11, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act: Electric Vehicle Subsidies for Passenger Vehicles
The Inflation Reduction Act works to expand the tax credit for electric passenger vehicle purchases. However, some of its key clauses are likely to make it harder to take advantage of the credit for at least a few years.
Common Resources — Aug 5, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act: Examining Electric Vehicle Subsidies for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles
The recently proposed Inflation Reduction Act contains tax credits that boost adoption of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles. Importantly, the credits encourage sales of relatively smaller vehicles. RFF Fellow Beia Spiller explains why.
On the Issues — Jul 22, 2022
On the Issues: Carbon Offsets, Sweet and Sour Oils, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: carbon offsets, sweet and sour oils, and more.
