Session # 17B: CAVs' Energy Emissions Implications

摘要

Congrats, Croatia! (Et bonne chance, France!). U.S. vehicle-miles travelled likely to rise 30%, so congestion & emissions are real concerns. Fortunately, CAV tech improves economics of electrifying our fleets. We expect HEVs & PEVs. Different settings favor different ownership & use: Privately owned AVs will ultimately cost many households less (at the margin) for longer trips & in low-density landscapes, but shared AVs with dynamic ride-sharing (SAVs + DRS) are hard to beat in CBDs with pricey parking. Even with SAEVfleets, U.S. is nowhere near meeting GHG targets. More electrification (trucks tool), right-sizing, credit-based congestion pricing, carbon taxes, & renewable feedstocks are key. Also, no empty driving for privately owned AVs without proper pricing in place.