What's Next for Transportation Energy?

A conversation about the future of autonomous vehicles with Transportation Energy Institute's Executive Director John Eichberger, TEI Vice President Jeff Hove, and Karl Doenges, Executive Director of TEI's Charging Analytics Program.

When thinking about the many strategies for life cycle carbon reduction, we need to think beyond the tailpipe. John, Jeff and Karl talk about trends in global decarbonization an how that can be achieved.

You’re interested in where, how and what kind of EV chargers to install. Where do you begin? The Transportation Energy Institute’s (TEI) Charging Analytics Program (CAP) is now offering a comprehensive Quarterly Benchmarking Reports that enables users to analyze data relative to the performance of DC Fast Chargers throughout North America. The data is presented in different groupings, allowing readers to compare the influence of utilization based upon a difference in key variables such as:charger powerproximity to a particular businessproximity to a highway ramp In addition, the data is presented in comparative clusters of counties with similar demographic characteristics which have a high statistical correlation to charger utilization. The data shows actual and historic charger utilization percentages, number of charging sessions per port per month, when charging sessions were initiated (day of week and time of day), how long those sessions lasted and how frequently chargers failed to initiate a charging session. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4mSVZLH

TEI has partnered with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to present a deep dive webinar into the opportunities and challenges associated with e-fuels. As a preview of the webinar, John and Jeff discuss the emissions profile of e-fuels, the viable use cases of the fuel, and the economics that will ultimately determine what role this product can play in the market.

The consumers’ perspective evolves based on their general mindset around the overall economy and their own personal preferences, and this mindset can impact which vehicle technologies or energy options will be most successful. It is essential to understand what they think and how they behave to ensure that the solutions being offered to them fit their needs and preferences. John and Jeff discuss our recent white paper which presents findings from a recent consumer survey to help decision makers better understand the driver. As with all surveys, the results reflect how respondents answered questions at a given moment in time. Find out more and download the white paper here: https://bit.ly/4mbOjUh

Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) represent a significant source of emissions in the U.S. (28% in 2022). To effectively reduce emissions from these vehicles while not imposing unreasonable costs on the owners and their customers requires careful consideration and evaluation of available options. In this episode, John and Jeff discuss the importance of supporting fleets in reducing emissions, whether they are pursuing their own environmental objectives, seeking to satisfy demands from their customers, or complying with regulatory requirements. The Transportation Energy Institute (TEI) has released two new resources, Practical Guide to Cost Effective Fleet Emissions Reductions and the online AltFleet Economic Insight Tool. Download the guide and tool here: https://bit.ly/4eqHPOK

Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) represent a significant source of emissions in the U.S. (28% in 2022). To effectively reduce emissions from these vehicles while not imposing unreasonable costs on the owners and their customers requires careful consideration and evaluation of available options. In this episode, John and Jeff discuss the importance of supporting fleets in reducing emissions, whether they are pursuing their own environmental objectives, seeking to satisfy demands from their customers, or complying with regulatory requirements. The Transportation Energy Institute (TEI) has released two new resources, Practical Guide to Cost Effective Fleet Emissions Reductions and the online AltFleet Economic Insight Tool. Download the guide and tool here: https://bit.ly/4eqHPOK

John Eichberger and Jeff Hove talk about the process that goes into the U.S. Fuel distribution system and one of our reports that delves into how the system works regardless of weather-related events.

TEI's John Eichberger talks with Lane Howard, Director of Biofuels at the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) about the role of corn growing and ethanol production in developing cleaner liquid fuel blends and reducing carbon emissions. Find out more about NCGA at ncga.com .

Karl Doenges, Executive director of TEI's Charging Analytics Program talks with Mike Murphy, CEO of EV Politics, and Co-Director of the Center for the Political Future at USC about what's in store for the EV industry and consumer demand.

A conversation about transportation equity for disadvantaged communities with TEI Executive Director John Eichberger and Tammy Klein, Founder and CEO of Transport Energy Strategies. Every community is unique and faces its own opportunities and challenges. It is important to recognize what distinguishes one community from another, especially when considering their transportation needs because there is no one-size-fits all solution. John and Tammy Klein, author of the whitepaper "Transportation Equity for Disadvantaged Communities" talk about the challenges that face underserved communities and how the whitepaper addresses their transportation needs. You'll find the whitepaper here: https://bit.ly/4khInJe