The Implied Cost of Carbon Dioxide Under the Cash for Clunkers Program

Center for the Study of Energy Markets, University of California Energy Institute / by Christopher R. Knittel
http://www.ucei.berkeley.edu/PDF/csemwp189.pdf
[Abstract] The Cash for Clunker program aims to stimulate the economy, provide relief for automobile manufacturers and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In this research note, I present estimates of the implied cost of carbon dioxide reductions under the Cash [...]

Lock-in Effects of Road Expansion on CO2 Emissions : Results from a Core-periphery Model of Beijing

World Bank / by Alex Anas and Govinda R. Timilsina
http://tinyurl.com/l7kv3y (be patient, it loads slowly)
[Abstract] In the urban planning literature, it is frequently explicitly asserted or strongly implied that ongoing urban sprawl and decentralization can lead to development patterns that are unsustainable in the long run. One manifestation of such an outcome is that if extensive [...]

Ranking States’ Oil Vulnerability and Solutions for Change

David Gardiner & Associates
http://www.nrdc.org/energy/states/files/states.pdf
[From press release] America’s addiction to oil continues to threaten not only our national security and global environmental health, but also our economic viability. NRDC analyzed how heavily drivers in each state are affected by increases in oil prices and ranked states on their adoption of solutions to reduce their oil dependence [...]

Automobiles on Steroids : Product Attribute Trade-Offs and Technological Progress in the Automobile Sector

Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis (Research Report UCD-ITS-RR-09-16) / by Christopher R. Knittel
http://pubs.its.ucdavis.edu/publication_detail.php?
Summary from GCC article]  Based on detailed model-level data for US light-duty vehicles from 1980 to 2006, a recent analysis by a UC Davis researcher found that if weight, horsepower and torque had been held at their 1980 levels, fuel [...]

Cars and Climate: What Can EPA Do to Control Greenhouse Gases from Mobile Sources?

Congressional Research Service
http://opencrs.com/document/R40506/
[Summary] As Congress considers legislation to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that contribute to climate change, attention has focused on cap-and-trade legislation. Such legislation would set a national cap on GHG emissions, with allowances (permits) to emit limited amounts of the gases distributed or auctioned to affected parties. Recently, there has also [...]

Light-Duty Diesel Vehicles : Efficiency and Emissions Attributes and Market Issues

US DOE, EIA
http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/servicerpt/lightduty/index.html
This report responds to a request from Senator Jeff Sessions for an analysis of the environmental and energy efficiency attributes of light-duty diesel vehicles.  Specifically, the inquiry asked for a comparison of the characteristics of diesel-fueled vehicles with those of similar gasoline-fueled, E85-fueled, and hybrid vehicles,  as well as a discussion of any [...]

greenercars.org

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
http://www.greenercars.org/highlights.htm
[Website]… the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy today released environmental ratings for model year 2009 vehicles.
The flurry of activity failed to dislodge the reigning champion of the Greenest Vehicles list. This year’s greenest title goes once again to Honda’s natural gas-powered Civic GX. The Toyota Prius and Honda Civic [...]

The Cost and Effectiveness of Policies to Reduce Vehicle Emissions (ITF Roundtables)

OECD / by European Conference of Ministers of Transport
http://www.sourceoecd.org/9789282102121
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[Abstract] Transport sector policies already contribute to moderating greenhouse gas emissions from road vehicles. They are increasingly designed to contribute to [...]

State of Green Business 2009

created by Joel Makower and the editors of GreenBiz.com
http://www.greenbiz.com/news/2009/02/02/green-business-growing-but-not-fast-enough-report
[Website] Green business activity has continued to grow, even during a down economy, but the aggregate environmental progress being made is marginal, according to a new report, titled “State of Green Business 2009,” the second annual report of its kind published by GreenBiz.com.
The State of Green Business [...]

Patchwork Proven : Why A Single National Fuel Economy Standard Is Better For America Than A Patchwork of State Regulations

National Automobile Dealers Association
http://www.nada.org/advocacy+outreach/legislativeaffairs/patchwork
A comprehensive analysis released today by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) on a California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) rule that would allow individual states to regulate fuel economy standards finds numerous unintended consequences that will cause economic harm and provide little or no environmental benefit over the proposed federal standards. (Docuticker)