Transportation
Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States and contributes significantly to local air pollution, which disproportionately affects disadvantaged communities. Experts in RFF’s Transportation Program are working to ensure that the decisions we make today lead to a clean, efficient, and equitable transportation system for generations to come.
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Electric Vehicles
Examining the relevant policies, regulations, and markets
Framework for Large-Scale Economic Evaluation of Trucking (FLEET)
Fuel Efficiency
Analyzing policies that reduce fuel demand and carbon emissions
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Decarbonization
RFF Vehicle Market Model
The RFF Vehicle Market Model analyzes the US market for new passenger vehicles and light trucks using a unique dataset of 1.5 million vehicle purchase decisions.
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Resources Magazine — Oct 7, 2024
Elections Matter. So Does Policy Research.
As the presidential election nears, and regardless of outcome, researchers at Resources for the Future continue to pursue work that will inspire interest, bipartisan coalitions, and progress on policy issues, given the political resilience of the topics.
Resources Magazine — Oct 7, 2024
From 1959 Through Today: 65 Years of Resources Magazine
The past 65 years of Resources—the full archive of articles dating back to the start of the magazine in 1959—are now freely available online to anyone who’s looking for accurate, trustworthy information about environmental economics.
Working Paper — Sep 16, 2024
What Is “Mineral Security” and What Policies Are Needed to Achieve It? Lessons from Oil Security
What Is “Mineral Security” and What Policies Are Needed to Achieve It? Lessons from Oil Security
Press Release — Sep 11, 2024
Fourteen PhD Students Chosen for New Critical Minerals Research Lab
The lab is pleased to announce that it has now selected the first class of scholars.
Working Paper — Sep 16, 2024
What Is “Mineral Security” and What Policies Are Needed to Achieve It? Lessons from Oil Security
What Is “Mineral Security” and What Policies Are Needed to Achieve It? Lessons from Oil Security
Working Paper — Aug 29, 2024
Equity in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
This working paper examines how investments in electric vehicle charging stations could reduce—or exacerbate—societal inequalities.
Working Paper — Jul 22, 2024
A Tale of Two Investments: Charging Stations and Purchase Subsidies for EV Adoption
This working paper studies the interaction between electric vehicle purchase subsidies and charging infrastructure development.
Report — Jul 1, 2024
Exploring Hydrogen's Role in Heavy-Duty Trucking
This report shares an overview of hydrogen truck technology, compares it to diesel and electric batter trucks, and discusses its policy landscape in the United States.
Environmental Justice Series — Jun 6, 2024
Critical Minerals, Critical Stakeholders: Engaging Local Communities in Mineral Resource Collaboration
A webinar featuring industry experts exploring the impacts of mineral extraction efforts on local communities.
Workshop — Mar 15, 2024
2024 Transportation Engineering, Economics, and Policy Workshop
2024 Transportation Engineering, Economics, and Policy Workshop
RFF Live — Mar 12, 2024
Digging Deep: Critical Minerals, Electric Vehicles, and the Role of Innovation
An RFF Live event exploring critical mineral markets, increased electric vehicle demand, and technological innovation
Policy Leadership Series — Nov 29, 2023
Electrifying Transportation: A Policy Leadership Series Event with Cathy Zoi
A conversation with former EVgo CEO and Director Cathy Zoi on the ways to electrify the transportation sector.
Resources Magazine — Oct 7, 2024
Elections Matter. So Does Policy Research.
As the presidential election nears, and regardless of outcome, researchers at Resources for the Future continue to pursue work that will inspire interest, bipartisan coalitions, and progress on policy issues, given the political resilience of the topics.
Resources Magazine — Oct 7, 2024
From 1959 Through Today: 65 Years of Resources Magazine
The past 65 years of Resources—the full archive of articles dating back to the start of the magazine in 1959—are now freely available online to anyone who’s looking for accurate, trustworthy information about environmental economics.
On the Issues — Jul 5, 2024
On the Issues: Critical Minerals in Policy, Projecting US Emissions, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: critical minerals in policy, projecting US emissions, and more.
On the Issues — Jun 21, 2024
On the Issues: Tolls in New York City, Extreme Heat and Hospitals, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: tolls in New York City, extreme heat and hospitals, and more.
Press Release — Sep 11, 2024
Fourteen PhD Students Chosen for New Critical Minerals Research Lab
The lab is pleased to announce that it has now selected the first class of scholars.
Media Highlight — Sep 1, 2024
The Economist: “Americans’ Love Affair with Big Cars Is Killing Them”
RFF research is cited in an article about the changing dynamics of vehicle safety.
Media Highlight — Jun 13, 2024
Semafor: “Big Oil Group Sues to Block Biden's EV Push”
RFF Senior Fellow Joshua Linn is quoted in an article about electric vehicles’ litigious future.
Press Release — Jun 12, 2024
RFF Launches Lab to Support New Critical Mineral Scholars
Resources for the Future is pleased to announce the launch of the Critical Minerals Research Lab, a virtual hub to help PhD students develop, improve, and disseminate policy-relevant research on critical minerals.
