Abstract:

California has set a goal to reach a net-zero carbon economy by no later than 2045. Meeting this goal will require various policy levers and industry ambition and engagement from a diverse set of public stakeholders. For the transportation sector, the Low-Carbon Fuel Standard is one of the key levers to decarbonize the sector and drive the use of alternative fuels. However, it has largely failed to drive the uptake of ultralow-carbon and advanced fuels and has instead furthered the use crop-based biofuels. Further work is necessary to decarbonize California’s fuel pool and transition towards zero-emission vehicles.