Reducing Emissions from Transportation in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic

The document argues that Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states can significantly reduce CO2 pollution and consumer fuel spending by transitioning to electric vehicles and low-carbon fuels. It highlights specific targets for emissions cuts and emphasizes the need for equitable investments that prioritize polluted communities and marginalized populations.

• By investing in vehicle efficiency, electric vehicles, and cleaner fuels, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states could reduce CO2 pollution from on-road transportation by 37% by 2030 and 78% by 2050, while reducing consumer spending on gasoline and diesel by over $1 trillion by 2050.
• The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) could result in savings of nearly $138 billion for ratepayers by 2050, provided there are sustained investments to incentivize adoption, particularly for low and moderate-income residents.
• Blending low-carbon biofuels into gasoline and diesel could achieve a 30 percent reduction in carbon emissions per unit of transportation fuel by 2050.
• Improving air quality through these measures is projected to lead to more than $3 billion in cumulative avoided health impacts by 2030.

APA

Union of Concerned Scientists (2018). Reducing Emissions from Transportation in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. https://www.ucs.org/resources/reducing-emissions-transportation-northeast-and-mid-atlantic

Chicago

Union of Concerned Scientists. Reducing Emissions from Transportation in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. 2018. https://www.ucs.org/resources/reducing-emissions-transportation-northeast-and-mid-atlantic.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{unionofconcernedscientists2018reducing, author = {{Union of Concerned Scientists}}, title = {{Reducing Emissions from Transportation in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic}}, institution = {Union of Concerned Scientists}, year = {2018}, month = oct, url = {https://www.ucs.org/resources/reducing-emissions-transportation-northeast-and-mid-atlantic}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }