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Electric vehicle charging at multifamily homes in the United States: Barriers, solutions, and selected equity considerations
For the approximately 31% of U.S. households living in multifamily homes, barriers to convenient home charging hinder equitable access to electric vehicles. Addressing key factors could promote inclusivity in electric vehicle charging accessibility.
Assessing the role of biomass-based diesel in U.S. rail decarbonization strategy
Although the DOE’s National Blueprint for Transport Decarbonization identifies liquid biofuels as a long-term decarbonization strategy for rail, long-haul trucks, aviation, and marine, the sustainable supply of biomass feedstocks is limited and might not be enough to meet projected demand across multiple transport modes.
Understanding the proposed guidance for the Inflation Reduction Act’s Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit
Explores the IRA requirements for the hydrogen production tax credit and details important aspects of the proposed guidance from the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service.
Toward clean and efficient passenger rail: A comparison of key indicators and policy milestones in China and the United States
Examines the differences in passenger rail systems between China and the United States, highlighting how China advanced a more efficient and sustainable rail network through strategic policies and innovation.
Assessment of U.S. electric vehicle charging needs and announced deployment through 2032
Evaluates the projected growth and charging needs of the U.S. BEV fleet through 2032 against the future supply of chargers, based on an analysis of more than 160 announcements of charging infrastructure deployments.
Investigating the U.S. battery supply chain and its impact on electric vehicle costs through 2032
Assesses the opportunity to ensure stable supply of lithium in the United States and the linkage between raw material prices and battery and BEV prices.
Charging up America: The growth of United States electric vehicle charging infrastructure jobs
This paper projects the number of jobs inside the U.S. that will be needed to expand electric LDV and MHDV charging infrastructure to meet annual charging needs of a growing electric vehicle fleet. This paper projects the number of jobs inside the U.S. that will be needed to expand electric LDV and MHDV charging infrastructure to meet annual charging needs based on U.S. EPA’s recent proposed regulations through 2032.
Evaluating the potential role of a National Low-Carbon Fuel Standard to support sustainable aviation fuels
Investigates the integration of aviation fuels into a national low-carbon fuel standard (LCFS) policy, highlighting the potential for LCFS policies to promote sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, with policy design choices playing a crucial role in shaping their effectiveness.
Jones Act shipping case studies: Feasibility of U.S. domestic green corridors with hydrogen and wind assist
Explores the feasibility of utilizing renewable liquid hydrogen and wind-assisted technologies to enable Jones Act vessels to complete their routes with minimal environmental impact, demonstrating a pathway towards zero-emission shipping in alignment with the Biden administration’s climate goals.
What EPA’s new multi-pollutant emissions proposal means for PM emissions and GPFs
Examines the cost-effectiveness and preparedness of gasoline particulate filters, integral to reducing particulate matter emissions in the U.S., in support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed light- and medium-duty multi-pollutant emissions standards.