ACEEE | American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
May 10, 2013
Energy Efficiency Potential of the U.S. Freight System: A Scoping Exercise
In order to understand the potential to save energy through U.S. freight system efficiency improvements, we compare the findings of five studies (three U.S. transportation sector studies and two gl…
Energy Efficiency Potential of the U.S. Freight System: A Scoping Exercise
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In order to understand the potential to save energy through U.S. freight system efficiency improvements, we compare the findings of five studies (three U.S. transportation sector studies and two global supply chain studies) of freight energy savings opportunities. Generally, the supply chain studies find more potential through system efficiency improvements such as optimizing speed and increasing load factor, and they consider strategies often omitted from transportation studies, such as reducing the distance from production to market. More comprehensive analysis is warranted to establish the magnitude of feasible energy savings from freight system efficiency improvements and what policies could lead to such savings.
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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