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on Transport Economics |
| By: | Sanguinetti, Angela |
| Abstract: | Gig drivers who use their own vehicles to provide transportation and food delivery services face barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption including costs, access, and information. To move toward a sustainable transportation future, California is advancing regulations to accelerate electrification of high-mileage vehicles, such as those driven by gig workers for transportation network companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft. By 2030, the state istargeting 90% of passenger miles traveled on TNCs to be fueled by electricity. To support this objective, UC Davis researchers developed an online tool to help gig drivers understand their potential cost savings from EVs. This research brief summarizes the findings from that research and provides policy implications. View the NCST Project Webpage |
| Keywords: | Social and Behavioral Sciences, automobile ownership, costs, electric vehicle charging, electric vehicles, estimating, income, ridesourcing |
| Date: | 2023–07–01 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:cdl:itsdav:qt7rd1c2jg&r=tre |
| By: | Shahriar Akhavan (University of Warsaw, Faculty of Economic Sciences); Maciej Grzenda (Warsaw University of Technology); Anna Nicińska (University of Warsaw, Faculty of Economic Sciences); Joanna Rachubik (University of Warsaw, Faculty of Economic Sciences); Satia Rożynek (University of Warsaw, Faculty of Economic Sciences); Jakub Zawieska (Warsaw School of Economics); Grzegorz Kula (University of Warsaw, Faculty of Economic Sciences) |
| Abstract: | This article presents an extensive analysis of the private ownership of cars and other transport modes in Warsaw, Poland, with a focus on understanding mobility patterns and exploring sustainable alternatives to private car usage. It provides a comprehensive description of car ownership trends, highlighting the high and growing number of cars per capita in Poland, particularly in Warsaw. The existing transport system in Warsaw, including the public transport network and related policies, is summarized. A literature review examines institutional, socio-economic, and individual factors influencing mobility behaviors and the dynamics of recent changes in car usage and alternative modes of transport. The analysis identifies barriers and opportunities for the adoption of sustainable mobility solutions, while discussing policy implications at the national and international levels. |
| Keywords: | mobility systems, car ownership, public transportation, consumer preferences, sustainable mobility, urban communities |
| JEL: | R41 R48 R53 R58 Q54 O18 |
| Date: | 2023 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:war:wpaper:2023-18&r=tre |
| By: | Shaheen, Susan PhD; Cohen, Adam; Broader, Jacquelyn |
| Abstract: | Curb space has been traditionally designed for private vehicle parking, public transit, and passenger and commercial loading. However, in recent years, a growing number of newservices and activities have increased the demand for limited curb space, including passenger pick-up and drop-off; last-mile delivery (e.g., courier network services, personal delivery devices); electric vehicle (EV) charging; micromobility parking and use (e.g., personally owned and shared bikes and scooters); and carsharing services. The curb serves a variety of functions such as vehicle and device storage (including personally owned and shared vehicles and devices), outdoor dining and retail, greenspace, and other uses. These changes are contributing to a notable shift in how people access and use the curb, and how public agencies plan, prioritize, and manage curbside interactions. |
| Keywords: | Engineering |
| Date: | 2023–07–01 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:cdl:itsrrp:qt30m9m61b&r=tre |
| By: | Laurent Kloeker; Gregor Joeken; Lutz Eckstein |
| Abstract: | Smart roadside infrastructure sensors in the form of intelligent transportation system stations (ITS-Ss) are increasingly deployed worldwide at relevant traffic nodes. The resulting digital twins of the real environment are suitable for developing and validating connected and automated driving functions and for increasing the operational safety of intelligent vehicles by providing ITS-S real-time data. However, ITS-Ss are very costly to establish and operate. The choice of sensor technology also has an impact on the overall costs as well as on the data quality. So far, there is only insufficient knowledge about the concrete expenses that arise with the construction of different ITS-S setups. Within this work, multiple modular infrastructure sensor setups are investigated with the help of a life cycle cost analysis (LCCA). Their economic efficiency, different user requirements and sensor data qualities are considered. Based on the static cost model, a Monte Carlo simulation is performed, to generate a range of possible project costs and to quantify the financial risks of implementing ITS-S projects of different scales. Due to its modularity, the calculation model is suitable for diverse applications and outputs a distinctive evaluation of the underlying cost-benefit ratio of investigated setups. |
| Date: | 2023–07 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2307.12893&r=tre |
| By: | Jayanthi Vajiram; Negha Senthil; Nean Adhith. P; Ritikaa. VN |
| Abstract: | The rapid growth of air and space travel in recent years has resulted in an increased demand for legal regulation in the aviation and aerospace fields. This paper provides an overview of air and space law, including the topics of aircraft accident investigations, air traffic control, international borders and law, and the regulation of space activities. With the increasing complexity of air and space travel, it is important to understand the legal implications of these activities. This paper examines the various legal aspects of air and space law, including the roles of national governments, international organizations, and private entities. It also provides an overview of the legal frameworks that govern these activities and the implications of international law. Finally, it considers the potential for future developments in the field of air and space law. This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the legal aspects of air and space travel and their implications for international and domestic travel, as well as for international business and other activities in the air and space domains. |
| Date: | 2023–07 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:arx:papers:2307.14661&r=tre |
| By: | Oleg Alekseev (Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic); Karel Janda (Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic & Department of Banking and Insurance, Faculty of Finance and Accounting, Prague University of Economics and Business, Prague, Czech Republic); Mathieu Petit (Institute of Economic Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic); David Zilberman (Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Rausser College of Natural Resources, University of California, Berkeley, USA) |
| Abstract: | This paper investigates the impact of volatility in the upstream electric vehicles (EV) battery raw materials market on the downstream stock returns of individual EV producers. The study uses the daily stock returns of two lithium producers and the newly proposed EGARCH-EARJI model to capture the jump component of volatility in the EV battery raw materials market. The effect on individual stock returns of EV producers is studied via the adjusted Fama-French model with the jump factor. The results indicate that jumps exist in the EV battery raw materials market and ripple through stock returns of EV producers, having a stronger effect on those specializing in EVs solely. |
| Keywords: | EVs, volatility, jump intensity, jump size, ARJI, EGARCH-EARJI |
| JEL: | C22 G14 L61 L62 |
| Date: | 2023–07 |
| URL: | http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:fau:wpaper:wp2023_21&r=tre |