From new fuel efficiency standards to electric vehicle tax credits and incentives for new charging infrastructure, this is a busy time for transportation policy in the United States. Over the coming years, policymakers at all levels will make key decisions that affect the innovation and adoption of new transportation technologies—and both policymakers and other experts have signaled a need for research that integrates engineering, economics, and policy perspectives to inform these decisions.
This one-day event highlighted multidisciplinary research on the impacts of emerging transportation technologies on economics, environment, equity, health, safety, and social welfare, and featured discussions with policy experts on the future of US transportation policies.
The “2024 Transportation Engineering, Economics, and Policy Workshop” was organized jointly by the University of Maryland, Carnegie Mellon University, and Resources for the Future, with generous funding from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
8:30 a.m. Eastern Time | Check-in and Light Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Eastern Time | Opening Remarks
Kate Whitefoot, Associate Professor, Carnegie Mellon University
Joshua Linn, Associate Professor, University of Maryland
9:10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Emerging Developments in Transportation Decarbonization Research
Sean Qian, Carnegie Mellon University | Slides
Ricardo Daziano, Cornell University | Slides
Greg Keoleian, University of Michigan | Slides
Guangchen Zhao, University of Maryland | Slides
10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Eastern Time | Break
10:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fellow Research Presentation Session 1
Presenter: Hannah Morin, Carnegie Mellon University
Discussant: Paul Gasper, National Renewable Energy Laboratory | Slides
Presenter: Lavan Teja Burra, University of Maryland | Slides
Discussant: William Chernicoff, Toyota
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time | Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. Fellow Research Presentation Session 2
Presenter: Alexius Wadell, Carnegie Mellon University | Slides
Discussant: Shanjun Li, Cornell University | Slides
Presenter: Simon Levin, University of Maryland | Slides
Discussant: Cinzia Cirillo, University of Maryland
2:20 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time | Break
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Eastern Time
Panel Discussion: Transportation Research Opportunities to Inform Upcoming Policy Challenges
Kate Whitefoot, Carnegie Mellon University, Moderator
Sebastian Castellanos, World Resources Institute
James Kliesch, Honda
Ann Wolverton, US EPA
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time | Closing Remarks
Kate Whitefoot, Associate Professor, Carnegie Mellon University
Joshua Linn, Associate Professor, University of Maryland
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time | Afternoon Social
Coffee and treats provided.
The 2024 TEEP fellows represent a diverse group of scholars committed to driving progress in transportation research. Each fellow brings unique expertise and perspectives, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in sustainable transportation and policy innovation. Explore their research and learn how they’re making an impact:
Lavan Teja Burra | University of Maryland
Charging Ahead: The Role of Infrastructure in EV Adoption
Burra’s research provides actionable insights into the relationship between public charging networks and EV adoption, helping policymakers optimize investments for maximum impact across diverse communities.
Simon Levin | University of Maryland
Driving Change: Subsidies and the Secondary EV Market
Levin’s analysis demonstrates how subsidies for used EVs can drive significant adoption in the secondary market, a critical step toward fleet-wide decarbonization and equitable access
Hannah Morin | Carnegie Mellon University
Revolutionizing Fast Charging: Evaluating the Promise of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Batteries
Morin’s research highlights how LFP batteries can make electric vehicles more accessible, safer, and cost-effective, particularly for fast-charging applications, addressing critical barriers to broader EV adoption.
Alexius Wadell | University of Michigan
Closing the Gap: Scaling EV Charging Infrastructure for Equity
Wadell’s research identifies critical gaps in EV charging infrastructure, offering solutions to scale charging networks efficiently and equitably, especially in underserved areas.