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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Testimony and Public Comments — Jan 18, 2023
Comments to EPA on the IRA’s Transportation Programs
To the Environmental Protection Agency on the Request for Information related to the Inflation Reduction Act's Transportation Programs.
Media Highlight — Jan 30, 2023
CQ Roll Call: "With EV Batteries in Demand, Some in GOP Say 'No' to China"
Senior Fellow Mike Toman is quoted extensively in a widely syndicated article about growing calls for domestic battery production.
Common Resources — Jan 3, 2023
What Are the Benefits of Electric Vehicles for Climate, Air Pollution, and Health?
Resources for the Future scholars Joshua Linn and Daniel Shawhan review some of the findings from their new study, which investigates the benefits and costs of plug-in electric vehicles for climate, air pollution, and health.
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.
Report — Sep 13, 2023
Prioritizing Justice in New York State Climate Policy: Cleaner Air for Disadvantaged Communities?
This report, produced in partnership with the New York City Environmental Justice Alliance, examines air quality improvements in two options for implementing New York State's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
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
Working Paper — Aug 23, 2023
New Passenger Vehicle Demand Elasticities: Estimates and Policy Implications
In this working paper, the authors estimate a set of demand elasticities for new passenger vehicles in order that can inform policy analysis and fuel economy regulations.
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."
Workshops — 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.
Workshops — Jan 20, 2023
2023 Transportation Economics, Engineering, and Policy Workshop
An RFF workshop highlighting new research to address pressing policy questions related to electric vehicles, traffic congestion, and e-mobility.
RFF Live — Jan 13, 2023
Plugging In: How Much Will Electric Vehicles Drive Decarbonization?
A conversation on the environmental benefits of plug-in electric vehicles and issues related to policies, markets, and the power 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
On the Issues — Sep 8, 2023
On the Issues: US Mining, Methane Leaks, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: US mining, methane leaks, and more.
Common Resources — Aug 30, 2023
Critical Minerals: Insights from a Recent Workshop
Insights for how the United States can approach secure and affordable access to the critical minerals that are needed for electric vehicle production, from a recent workshop held at Resources for the Future.
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.
On the Issues — Aug 11, 2023
On the Issues: Inflation Reduction Act Anniversary, Demand for Hydrogen, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: the anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, hydrogen demand, and more.
Media Highlight — Aug 8, 2023
Washington Post: "Is It Cheaper to Refuel Your EV Battery or Gas Tank? We Did the Math in All 50 States."
A popular article about the monetary and environmental costs of refueling electric and gas-powered vehicles cites RFF research about the social cost of carbon.
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.
Media Highlight — Jun 16, 2023
POLITICO: "Musk Strikes Again: Tesla's Win on EV Charging Could Split the Industry"
An article about the evolving battleground of EV charging technology shares insights made during a recent RFF workshop on zero-emissions vehicle mandates.
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.
