ACEEE | American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
May 6, 2015
Fuel Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickups and Vans: Phase 2
Phase 2 of the rule for the fuel efficiency and GHG emissions of heavy-duty vehicles will be adopted early next year. It offers major opportunities for further progress on fuel efficiency and for i…
Fuel Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Pickups and Vans: Phase 2
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Phase 2 of the rule for the fuel efficiency and GHG emissions of heavy-duty vehicles will be adopted early next year. It offers major opportunities for further progress on fuel efficiency and for improvements to the structure of the standards. This report describes technologies that are currently available to reduce the fuel consumption of heavy-duty pickups and vans, estimates the overall reductions these technologies could achieve, and analyzes structural aspects of the standards that could be improved in Phase 2.
Explore practical strategies, best practices and case studies for planning and implementing clean transportation projects, including electric vehicles, e-bike programs and charging infrastructure, with a focus on improving mobility, reducing costs and expanding transportation access in underserved communities.
Congress Can Cut Freight Costs and Consumer Prices by Addressing Key Issues in the BUILD America 250 Act
The BUILD America 250 Act, advanced by the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, would eliminate or weaken many programs that help lower transportation …
Maximizing State Transportation Investments: How Redirecting Spending from Highway Expansion to Public Transit Supports Economies and Communities
Costs to deliver transportation projects have risen drastically in recent years. To avoid wasteful spending, each new dollar invested in transportation infrastructur…
ACEEE’s priorities for the surface transportation reauthorization include investments in clean freight projects that create jobs, support for underinvested communities, and strengthening local capa…
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