CO2 emissions mandates for new light-duty passenger vehicles have recently been adopted in the European Union (EU), which require steady reductions to 95 g CO2/km in 2021. Using a computable general equilibrium (CGE) model, we analyze the impact of the mandates on oil demand, CO2 emissions, and...

The paper investigates how a system of emission trading can stimulate the diffusion of cleaner vehicles. We start from cross-sectoral energy efficiency investment opportunities that are found in data on CO2 emissions during the production and the use of cars and trucks. We therefore elaborate...

This paper considers whether the California Air Resources Board, in implementing regulations to achieve the greenhouse gas reduction goals of the AB32 legislation, should include motor vehicle fuels as part of a cap-and-trade program. Its conclusion is that it is of importance to do so. While...

A new vehicle certification procedure (WLTP) was introduced in European Union (EU) in 2017. However, a limited studies evaluated the actual impact on CO2 emissions for different vehicle technologies and categories. This study analyses data from vehicles certified and registered in the EU in 2019...