An Analysis of US Subsidies for Electric Buses and Freight Trucks

In this issue brief, RFF researchers examine how a tax credit for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles could accelerate emissions reductions in the transportation sector.…

Electric Utility Filing 1st 2021 Bi-Annual Update

While activity surrounding potentially transformative federal infrastructure and social program bills have rightfully stolen much of the spotlight lately, states, investor-owned utilities (IOUs), and the private market also made significant contributions to transportation electrification activity. At more than 298,000, U.S. electric vehicle (EV) sales during the first half of the year grew by nearly 140 percent compared to the first half of 2020, and the second quarter of 2021 had the highest quarterly EV sales to date. In Q2, EVs made up nearly four percent of all light duty vehicle sales. Global private sector investment during the first half of …

Electric Vehicle Incentives In The Build Back Better Act

Many electric vehicles already cost less to own than fossil-fueled counterparts over the vehicle’s life, yet, higher up-front costs of new EVs remain a barrier for many consumers. This research note explains the key features of the EV incentives in the Build Back Better Act, demonstrating how they are designed to maximize their effectiveness, save consumers money, boost U.S manufacturing, and protect public health.…

An Electric Vehicle Toolkit for Local Governments

This report includes tools and policies that leading cities have adopted to make it easier to buy and own an EV. By taking these steps, local governments around the country can make the switch to clean, electric vehicles an easier choice for everyone.

Local governments have an important role to play in making clean transportation a reality. Every day, local governments make decisions about municipal purchasing, the use of public streets and parking garages, planning and zoning, and other issues that can either make it easier or more difficult for their residents to own an EV. By using a set …

Fall 2021 Update: Mapping Jobs and the Transition to Electric Vehicle Assembly in the US

Since we issued this report last May, we have seen a step up in announcements of more production of electric vehicles and batteries in the US. In fact, for an industry that plans new products over a 5-10 year time span, EV-related announcements have come with lightning speed this year.

What’s speeding up the pace of EV plans? Perhaps industry has had time to build confidence in their strategies to shift toward electric models. They might also be paying attention to the tens of billions of dollars that Congress is likely to invest in EV consumer subsidies, charging infrastructure, and …

Electrifying Transportation in Municipalities: A Policy Toolkit for Electric Vehicle Deployment and Adoption at the Local Level

Vehicle electrification can help cities, towns, and counties achieve many top objectives, including reductions in climate emissions, improvements in public health and sustainability, advances in equity, economic development, job growth, and the EV market, and improved energy security. Local governments across the United States have proven to be effective leaders in the transition to electric vehicles(EVs), implementing policies to spur electrification faster than their surrounding states and the nation as a whole.

This report is designed to support local policymakers and advocates by providing a summary of the top transportation electrification policies that local agencies should consider. The intended audiences …

Electric Vehicle Reimbursement Rate for Colorado State Employees

The Colorado Energy Office tasked Atlas Public Policy to conduct an analysis that will inform a state policy allowing employees to be reimbursed for electricity used for State-issued EVs charged at home. This report recommends a per kilowatt-hour reimbursement rate and estimates bill impacts to EV drivers and their agencies.…

Building an Electric Transportation Supply Chain in the United States: Companies, Jobs, Growth Rates, and Economic Opportunities in Vehicle Electrification

Advanced Energy Economy engaged BW Research Partnership to examine the current and potential Electric Transportation (ET) economy across the United States. This research focuses on the current businesses and workers involved in the ET supply chain and examines the economic opportunities as the electrification of transportation continues. There are notable strengths in the ET supply chain across the U.S., including automobile and component parts manufacturing, a robust electrical component manufacturing sector, a growing network of charging stations and equipment providers, and a large workforce trained in traditional vehicle manufacturing, which could readily provide workers as the …

Medium-& Heavy-Duty Vehicles: Market Structure, Environmental Impact, and EV Readiness

This report summarizes an analysis of the U.S. medium and heavy-duty (M/HD) in-use truck fleet to identify the most common vehicle types/uses, estimate the environmental impact of each, and assess readiness for greater adoption of zero emitting technologies over the next decade, based on typical usage patterns and market status. It is intended to help inform the Environmental Protection Agency’s deliberations involving future criteria and greenhouse gas emissions standards and policies for medium-and heavy-duty engines and vehicles.

This analysis focuses on prospects for electric vehicle penetration because all scenarios for avoidance of detrimental future climate warming point to the …

A Domestic Content Rule for Electric Vehicle Lithium-Ion Batteries Will Protect U.S. Jobs

The International Energy Agency projects on the basis of national government expressed intentions, that global electric vehicle, EV, deployments are likely to grow at an annual rate over 25% between 2020 and 2030. New EV lithium-ion battery production will follow this demand. China and Europe are on track to account for the largest share of the EV battery market. Europe is expected to add 479GWh, while the U.S. may grow to 129GWh. In 2021, China will have 148 of the world’s 200 Li-ion mega-factories in the pipeline; Europe and North America have 21 and 11 mega-factories in the pipeline, respectively. …