Electricity

Feasibility and Implications of Electric Vehicle (EV) Deployment and Infrastructure Development

The research for this report was commissioned to evaluate the prospects and expectations for short- and long-term deployment of PEVs. The report analyzes the effect of PEVs on the mission and programs...

2015-01-01T00:00:00-05:00January 1st, 2015|

Alternative Transportation Refueling Infrastructure in the U.S. 2014: Status and Challenges

Focusing on highway vehicles, this paper reviews the motivation for transitioning to alternative fuels, the current status of alternative fuel refueling infrastructure in the U.S., the costs of such i...

2015-01-01T00:00:00-05:00January 1st, 2015|

Exploring the Impact of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Access on Plug-in Vehicle Sales and Usage in California

This paper offers an analysis on the impact of these stickers on the vehicle purchase decision and the resulting electric miles traveled. The authors also offer an analysis of the potential cost in te...

2014-12-30T00:00:00-05:00December 30th, 2014|

Life Cycle Air Quality Impacts of Conventional and Alternative Light-duty Transportation in the United States

This research paper evaluates the air quality-related human health impacts of 10 alternative fuel and fuel economy options, including the use of liquid biofuels, diesel, and compressed natural gas (CN...

2014-11-08T00:00:00-05:00November 8th, 2014|

The Role of Clean Energy Banks in Increasing Private Investment in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

This paper explores how Clean Energy Banks, or other similar organizations aimed at leveraging public funds to attract private investment in clean energy deployment, could help reduce the barriers to ...

2014-11-01T00:00:00-04:00November 1st, 2014|

AFV Action Guide for State and Regional Transportation Agencies