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This report by the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) analyzes opportunities to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the Canadian Class-8 truck fleet through the adoption of aerodynamic retrofits, low rolling-resistance tires, and auxiliary power units (APUs). It argues that government leadership, technical guidance, and financial incentives are necessary to overcome industry inertia and the fuel-efficiency losses caused by emissions regulations.

This guide describes the Transport Analysis methodology within the LEAP software, detailing how energy consumption and environmental loadings are calculated based on vehicle stocks, mileage, and fuel economy.

This report, published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in November 2009, presents a calculation and simulation model for the social costs of land transport in Estonia. It estimates the total external costs for 2007, breaks them down by cost type and vehicle category, and analyzes the extent to which these costs are internalized through existing taxes and fees.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute outlines a mitigation scenario for the EU27 to meet its 'fair share' of the global climate challenge. It argues that Europe can achieve a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 and nearly 90% by 2050 through domestic action, including radical energy efficiency improvements and a shift to renewables, while simultaneously fulfilling international financial obligations to assist developing nations.

This document records the feedback and subsequent adjustments made to the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) program for a transport and mobility development plan in Estonia. It details responses to comments from various government ministries and agencies—including the Environmental Board, Ministry of the Environment, and Ministry of Culture—regarding the scope of environmental, social, and spatial impact assessments.

The 2015 update to the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020 (CECP Update) outlines the policies the Baker-Polito Administration will use to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals mandated by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008 (GWSA). The report concludes that a reduction of at least 25% below 1990 levels is attainable by 2020 through a comprehensive strategy covering building efficiency, transportation, electricity generation, and non-energy emissions.

This report analyzes ten strategies to reduce energy-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in California, Oregon, and Washington. It concludes that implementing these measures could reduce regional emissions by 200 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (MMTCO2e) by 2020, representing a 26% reduction compared to a base case scenario. The analysis suggests these strategies could provide a net present value (NPV) of nearly $40 billion in direct economic savings between 2005 and 2020, primarily driven by energy efficiency and light-duty vehicle standards.

This Technical Note serves as a reference guide for conducting total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses for diesel and electric school buses, providing recommended default specifications for parameters such as procurement, maintenance, and operating costs to assist school districts and policymakers in the United States.

This expert note from the World Resources Institute outlines a framework for aligning Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) enhancements with COVID-19 economic recovery, specifically focusing on the transportation sector to drive inclusive growth and meet climate targets.

This report by the World Resources Institute examines the need to align Brazil's energy policies with its climate goals, specifically focusing on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the transport, industry, and power-generation sectors to meet the requirements of the Paris Climate Agreement.

A case study by EMBARQ/WRI and local partners analyzing the impact of different transport master plan scenarios on air pollutants and CO2 emissions in Hanoi, Vietnam.

This research paper outlines the challenges and necessary actions to achieve full electrification of the United States school bus fleet, emphasizing the need for systems-level solutions to overcome financial and infrastructural barriers.

This technical note describes the methodology for a World Resources Institute (WRI) dataset tracking electric school bus (ESB) adoption across the United States, including commitment levels, bus details, and school district socio-economic data.

This case study analyzes the techno-economic feasibility of zero-emission trucks (ZETs) in Guangdong Province, China, from 2022 to 2030, focusing on 14 use cases to identify transition opportunities and the factors influencing total cost of ownership (TCO) parity with diesel trucks.

A research paper by the World Resources Institute highlighting the lack of transparency regarding individual company commitments and performance data within the ACEA Agreement, which aims to reduce vehicle CO2 emissions in the European Union.

A case study by EMBARQ/WRI on Queretaro, Mexico, examining the potential for emissions reductions in the city's public transportation system through the implementation of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and network efficiency improvements.

The Costs and Benefits Appraisal Tool for Transit Buses is a web-based tool designed to help city officials and bus operators evaluate the costs, emissions, and social benefits of different bus fuel types to inform clean bus upgrades.

This expert note from the World Resources Institute recommends that federal and state policymakers maintain and expand incentives, funding, and infrastructure support to accelerate the electrification of the United States' school bus fleet to improve student health and support the clean bus economy.

This report by the World Resources Institute identifies technological, financial, and institutional barriers to the adoption of electric buses, drawing on 16 case studies to provide a guide for planning officials, particularly in the global south.

This report finds that the United States cannot rely on technology alone to meet GHG emissions and oil consumption targets; it must also reduce per capita vehicle miles traveled (VMT), which are projected to increase by 40% by 2050 under business-as-usual scenarios. The report advocates for a shift in federal transportation policy toward performance-based funding and increased investment in strategies that provide alternatives to driving to eliminate oil imports by 2030.