Date of Award
12-2016
Degree Type
Research Paper
Degree Name
Master of Science in Environmental Science and Policy (ES&P)
Department
International Development, Community and Environment
Chief Instructor
Christopher Van Atten
Keywords
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Policies
Abstract
The number of passenger cars in use worldwide has been steadily increasing. This has led to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants, and new efforts to develop alternative fuel vehicles to mitigate reliance on petroleum. Alternative fuel vehicles include a wide range of technologies powered by energy sources other than gasoline or diesel fuel. They use electricity, biofuels, and other alternative energy sources. Governments around the world are working to encourage the development and adoption of alternative fuel vehicles, including production mandates, tax subsidies, and other incentives. This paper discusses and compares the programs and policies to en- courage alternative fuel vehicles adoption in the U.S. and China, and finds more simi- larities than differences in their approaches.
Recommended Citation
Lai, JIyi, "The Future of Transportation Alternative Fuel Vehicle Policies In China and United States" (2016). International Development, Community and Environment (IDCE). 163.
https://commons.clarku.edu/idce_masters_papers/163