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Policy Briefs and Public Comments

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  1. Fuchs, E., A. Cheng, C. Combemale, J. Michalek, K. Whitefoot et al. Briefing on critical technology assessment for the US House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, Februrary 2024, Washington D.C.
  2. Michalek, J. "Key findings from recent research," Electric Vehicle Policy Workshop, January 2024, Washington D.C.

2023

  1. Michalek, J., C. Forsythe, K. Gillingham, J. Vicente and K. Whitefoot "Comment about automotive demand models in the proposed rule 'Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles' Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0829." July 2023.
  2. Michalek, J., A. Cheng, V. Karplus and K. Whitefoot "Comment about critical materials for electric vehicle batteries in the proposed rule 'Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles' Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0829." July 2023.
  3. Whitefoot, K. "Comment about the structure of the footprint curves in 'Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles' Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0829." July 2023.
  4. Michalek, J. and M. Bruchon "Comment about electric vehicle life cycle emissions in the proposed rule 'Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles' Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0829." June 2023.

2022

  1. Michalek, J., D. Armanios, C. Harper, D. Nock. K. Whitefoot, M. Bruchon, M. Gebresselassie, C. Forsythe, L. Hanig, A. Koling, "Policy Brief Series on Uber and Lyft in U.S. Cities: Findings and Recommendations from Carnegie Mellon University Research on Transportation Network Companies (TNCs)", Nov 2022.
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  2. Michalek, J. "Uber and Lyft in US Cities," Briefing for federal, state and policymakers, Nov 30, 2022.
  3. Thomas, V., C. Scown, N. Pavlenko, J.J. Michalek and J. Martin "Current methods for life cycle analyses of low-carbon transportation fuels in the United States," National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine public briefing, Oct 19, 2022.
  4. Thomas, V., C. Scown, N. Pavlenko, J.J. Michalek and J. Martin "Current methods for life cycle analyses of low-carbon transportation fuels in the United States," National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine briefing for U.S. House of Representatives Committees on Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Appropriations and U.S. Senate committees on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, Energy and Natural Resources, and Subcommittee on Water and Power, Oct 17, 2022.
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2021

  1. Michalek, J. and K. Whitefoot, "Comment on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards," Public Comment, Sept 27, 2021.
  2. Bruchon, M. and J. Michalek, "Comment on California Air Resources Board's Proposed Clean Miles Standard," Public Comment, May 17, 2021.

2018

  1. Michalek, J. and K. Whitefoot, "Comment on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the 'Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks'" Public Comment, Docket No. NHTSA-2018-0067 and EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0283, October 26, 2018.
  2. Michalek, J., "Statement for Hearing on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the 'Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks,'" Sept 26, 2018.
  3. Michalek, J., "Problems with the fuel economy rollback," Op-Ed, The Hill, Sept 26, 2018.
  4. Adams, P., J. Apt, I. Azevedo, E. Casman, J. Cohon, A. Davis, N. Donahue, D. Dzombak, W. Griffin, P. Jaramillo, T. Krishnamurti, M. Mauter, J. Michalek, M. Morgan, N. Muller, I. Nair, J. Peha, E. Rubin, M. Sirbu, M. Small, E. Subrahamanian, P. Vaishnav, J. Whitacre, K. Whitefoot, H. Zhai, “Comment submitted with respect to the EPA Proposed Rule on ‘Strengthening Transparency in Regulatory Science’" 40 CFR Part 30 [EPA-HQ-OA-2018-0259; FRL-9977-40-ORD] RIN 2080-AA14. May 11, 2018.

2017

 

  1. U.S. House of Representatives, Cannon Office Building open briefing "Pipelines, Trucks, Buses and Automobiles: Where, When, Which?" I. Azevedo, C. Clay, J. Michalek, F. Tong, D. Stine, Washington, D.C., May 3, 2017.
  2. Office of U.S. Senator Toomey "Pipelines, Trucks, Buses and Automobiles: Where, When, Which?" I. Azevedo, C. Clay, J. Michalek, F. Tong, D. Stine, Washington, D.C., May 3, 2017.
  3. National Governors Association "Pipelines, Trucks, Buses and Automobiles: Where, When, Which?" I. Azevedo, C. Clay, J. Michalek, F. Tong, D. Stine, Washington, D.C., May 3, 2017.
  4. U.S. Department of Transportation "Pipelines, Trucks, Buses and Automobiles: Where, When, Which?" I. Azevedo, C. Clay, J. Michalek, F. Tong, D. Stine, Washington, D.C., May 3, 2017.

2016

  1. Whitefoot, K., J. Michalek and I. Azevedo "Comment on [Docket No.: EPA-HQ-OAR-2015-0827]
    Proposed Determination on the Appropriateness of the Model Year 2022-2025 Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards under the Midterm Evaluation," Dec 30, 2016.
  2. National Resources Defense Council, San Francisco, CA, Apr 11, 2016 (J Michalek)
  3. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO, Feb 2, 2016 (J Michalek)
  4. Environmental Protection Agency, Ann Arbor, MI, Jan 20, 2016 (J Michalek)

2015

Electric Vehicle Adoption Potential in the US Electric Vehicle Benefits and Costs in the U.S.
  1. Michalek, J. Electric Vehicle Benefits and Costs in the United States, Policy Brief, June 2015. [video]
  2. Michalek, J. Electric Vehicle Adoption Potential in the United States, Policy Brief, June 2015. [video]
  3. California Energy Commission, Sacramento, CA, June 3, 2015 (J Michalek).
  4. California Air Resources Board, Sacramento, CA, June 3, 2015 (J Michalek).
  5. California State Senate Transportation Committee, Sacramento, CA, June 3, 2015 (J Michalek).
  6. California State Assembly Transportation Committee, Sacramento, CA, June 3, 2015 (J Michalek).
  7. Institute for Transportation Studies, University of California - Davis, Davis, CA, June 2, 2015 (J Michalek).
  8. Office of State Senator Fran Pavley, Sacramento, CA, June 1, 2015 (J Michalek).
  9. California State Assembly Natural Resources Committee, Sacramento, CA, June 1, 2015 (J Michalek).
  10. Union of Concerned Scientists, Oakland, CA, June 1, 2015 (J Michalek).

2013

  1. National Research Council, Review of the Research Program of the U.S. DRIVE Partnership: Fourth Report, 2013, National Academies Press, Washington, D.C.. Samaras was a committee member for this report

2012

  1. National Academy of Engineering, Maxine Savitz, Vice President, Briefing: Plug-in Vehicle Life Cycle Benefits (Michalek) Nov 19, 2012.
  2. U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (Michalek, J.J. and C. Samaras), Staff Briefing: Plug-in Vehicle Life Cycle Benefits, Washington D.C., March 14, 2012.
  3. U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee (Michalek, J.J. and C. Samaras), Staff Briefing: Plug-in Vehicle Life Cycle Benefits, Washington D.C., March 14, 2012.
  4. U.S. Congressional Research Service (Michalek, J.J. and C. Samaras), Staff Briefing: Plug-in Vehicle Life Cycle Benefits, Washington D.C., March 14, 2012.
  5. Office of U.S. Representative Levin (Michalek, J.J. and C. Samaras), Staff Briefing: Plug-in Vehicle Life Cycle Benefits, Washington D.C., March 13, 2012.
  6. Office of U.S. Representative Hirono (Michalek, J.J. and C. Samaras), Staff Briefing: Plug-in Vehicle Life Cycle Benefits, Washington D.C., March 13, 2012.
  7. U.S. Congressional Budget Office (Michalek, J.J. and C. Samaras), Staff Briefing: Plug-in Vehicle Life Cycle Benefits, Washington D.C., March 13, 2012.

2011

Policy Brief: PEV Air Emission and Oil Displacement Benefits

  1. Michalek, J.J., Air Emissions and Oil Displacement Benefits of Plug-in Vehicles, Policy Brief, Carnegie Mellon University, September 2011.
  2. Michalek, J.J., C. Samaras and J. Whitacre - Input to National Petroleum Council study on Future Transportation Fuels, Electricity Subgroup (2010-2012).

2010

  1. Input to Senate Environment and Natural Resources Committee, In advance of hearing on Electrified Transportation, 2010. Samaras was one of 19 researchers that participated with a group from Stanford to provide input on electrified transportation issues in advance of the Senate hearing. The summary is here.
  2. Samaras, C., Environmental, Security, and Economic Issues of Electricity as a Transportation Fuel. (Private Briefing). Siemens Corporate Chief Technology Officer and Policy Team. Pittsburgh, PA, June 30, 2010.
  3. Samaras, C., The Role of Electricity as a Transportation Fuel, Panel Briefing with Constantine Samaras, Ken Huber (PJM), Mark Duvall (EPRI), Willett Kempton (U. Delaware), Keith Cole (GM), Mark Wagner (Johnson Controls) and Pat Davis (DOE). (Congressional Staff Briefing). Environmental and Energy Study Institute Briefing, 2318 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., March 15, 2010.
  4. Peterson, S., Discussion with Representative Mike Doyle about subsidy structure for PHEVs.  Pittsburgh, PA, September 2, 2010.
  5. Climate Policy and Southwestern Pennsylvania, Town Hall with U.S. Representative Mike Doyle, Constantine Samaras, Patrick McMahon, and Bob Wallace. (Town Hall Public Briefing). Pittsburgh, PA, February 17, 2010.

2009

Policy Brief: PEV Econonomic Environmental and Security Implications

  1. Michalek, J. and C. Samaras Economic, Environmental, and Security Implications of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles, April 2009.
  2. Apt, J., Testimony to House Energy and Commerce Committee, April 2009.
  3. Samaras, C., Energy and Climate Decision Making Research at Carnegie Mellon. (Private Briefing). Duke Energy CEO James Rogers. Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, February, 2009
  4. Michalek, J.J. and C. Samaras, U.S. Representative Mike Doyle, Pittsburgh, PA, April 16, 2009.
  5. U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee (Michalek, J.J. and C. Samaras) April 20, 2009.
  6. U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science and Tecnhology, (Michalek, J.J. and C. Samaras) April 20, 2009.
  7. U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming, (Michalek, J.J. and C. Samaras) April 20, 2009.
  8. U.S. Congressional Research Service, (Michalek, J.J. and C. Samaras) April 20, 2009.
  9. Office of U.S. Senator Spector, (Michalek, J.J. and C. Samaras) April 20, 2009.
  10. Office of U.S. Representative Markey, (Michalek, J.J. and C. Samaras) April 20, 2009.
  11. Office of U.S. Representative Inslee, (Michalek, J.J. and C. Samaras) April 20, 2009.
  12. U.S. Representative Doyle, (Michalek, J.J. and C. Samaras) April 16, 2009.