Electric Vehicles
Widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption is going to be important to decarbonizing the transportation sector. RFF’s work in this space explores questions such as the effect of electrification policies on vehicle sales and prices, how these decisions impact different people, and interactions across state and federal policies.
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On the Issues — May 24, 2024
On the Issues: Future of the US Electric Grid, Electric Vehicle Ownership, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: the future of the US electric grid, electric vehicle ownership, and more.
Common Resources — May 23, 2024
Wrapping Up RFF’s Resources Radio series: What Lies Ahead on the Road to Vehicle Electrification
US sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are increasing, though EV ownership hasn’t made it to the mainstream yet for many Americans. To demystify the ins and outs of EVs, we’ve tackled the topic in a multipart series on the Resources Radio podcast.
Resources Radio — May 21, 2024
Electric Road Trip: The Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicle Ownership, with Kristin Hayes
Kristin Hayes discusses her experience on a long-distance road trip in an electric vehicle, her review of electric vehicle ownership, and possible research questions about the future of uptake and infrastructure for electric vehicles in the United States.
Media Highlight — May 2, 2024
Canary Media: “Tesla Won the EV Charging Race. So Why’s It Gutting Its Supercharger Team?”
RFF Fellow Beia Spiller comments on the opportunities for electric vehicle charging companies in the face of Tesla's decision to reorient itself in the charging market.
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
Explainer — Dec 8, 2022
Gas Prices 102: Policy Solutions
This explainer describes the policy options available to decisionmakers to help households bear the cost of high gas 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.
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.
Workshop — 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.
On the Issues — May 24, 2024
On the Issues: Future of the US Electric Grid, Electric Vehicle Ownership, and More
A biweekly newsletter connecting global current events, pressing climate and energy policy news, and economics research from RFF scholars. This week: the future of the US electric grid, electric vehicle ownership, and more.
Common Resources — May 23, 2024
Wrapping Up RFF’s Resources Radio series: What Lies Ahead on the Road to Vehicle Electrification
US sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are increasing, though EV ownership hasn’t made it to the mainstream yet for many Americans. To demystify the ins and outs of EVs, we’ve tackled the topic in a multipart series on the Resources Radio podcast.
Resources Radio — May 21, 2024
Electric Road Trip: The Pros and Cons of Electric Vehicle Ownership, with Kristin Hayes
Kristin Hayes discusses her experience on a long-distance road trip in an electric vehicle, her review of electric vehicle ownership, and possible research questions about the future of uptake and infrastructure for electric vehicles in the United States.
Common Resources — Mar 29, 2024
There’s a Better Way to Mine for Electric Vehicle Batteries
As demand for electric vehicles in the United States increases, innovative methods of obtaining the critical minerals that power electric vehicles can help mitigate social and environmental impacts on communities.
Media Highlight — May 2, 2024
Canary Media: “Tesla Won the EV Charging Race. So Why’s It Gutting Its Supercharger Team?”
RFF Fellow Beia Spiller comments on the opportunities for electric vehicle charging companies in the face of Tesla's decision to reorient itself in the charging market.
Media Highlight — May 2, 2024
NPR: “Tesla Hit an Unexpected Team with Hundreds of Layoffs”
RFF Fellow Beia Spiller is quoted in this story on All Things Considered.
Media Highlight — Jan 1, 2024
Scientific American: “There’s a Better Way to Mine for Electric Vehicle Batteries”
RFF Fellow Beia Spiller and former RFF intern Sangita Kannan share their thoughts on improving critical mineral mining practices in their coauthored op-ed.
Media Highlight — Oct 3, 2023
PBS: “Electric Cars—Pros and Cons”
Fellow Beia Spiller, who directs RFF's Transportation Program, discusses the benefits and costs of widespread EV adoption in two episodes of the series “Energy Switch.”