Transportation
Whether by plane, train, or automobile, how we move has a big impact on the energy we use. We examine the structure of our transit systems and how this will change in an ever more connected world.
Recent Work
California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard
California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard plays an important and increasingly controversial role in the state’s climate strategy. This report explores the debate over the program's reliance biofuels and its impact on retail fuel prices.
How Effective Are Vehicle Exhaust Standards?
We've made great progress in reducing vehicle emissions in the United States, but new-car standards don't address the dirtiest polluters: old cars. Fiscal policies targeting used vehicles could help.
Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles in the City
As the number of electric vehicles in large cities increases dramatically, the development of supporting infrastructure, particularly public charging stations, has influenced the transformation of urban spatial patterns.
EV Adoption and the Price of Parking
In urban areas, a dedicated parking space is coveted, and if you can find one, you'll pay a premium. For some Philadelphia residents, that premium was an electric car.
Featured Researcher
Steve Viscelli
Lecturer, Department of SociologySteve Viscelli is a faculty fellow at the Kleinman Center and a lecturer in the Department of Sociology. His research focuses on work, labor market economics, and economic regulation, specifically in trucking industry.