Green Car Congress

MARCH 8, 2010

CO 2 emissions from transportation sector by scenario in the study. It also finds that, while relying on subsidies for electric or hybrid vehicles is politically attractive, it is an extremely expensive and ineffective way to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the near term. Source: Morrow et al. Click to enlarge.

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Tax Credit Tax Emissions Fuel 220

Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2021

A second study led by UC Santa Barbara was released simultaneously. The state funded the two studies through the 2019 Budget Act. The studies are designed to identify paths to slash transportation-related fossil fuel demand and emissions while also managing a strategic, responsible decline in transportation-related fossil fuel supply.

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Transportation California Davis Carbon 186

Green Car Congress

MARCH 16, 2016

More research, development, and demonstration studies are needed to lay the foundation for such a long-term transformation. There are many options available for reducing the fuel, energy, and GHG emissions impacts of LDVs. Values normalized to standard naturally-aspirated gasoline engine vehicle.

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MIT Transportation Climate Energy 150