Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Charles Komanoff

KOMANOFF: Beware the EV Congestion Boomerang

By Charles Komanoff | Feb 8, 2021 | No Comments

So, policymakers, be careful what you wish for when EVs are concerned: If congestion increases because of an exemption for electric vehicles, a primary benefit of congestion pricing disappears.

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U.S. Must Reverse the Charges on Diesel Tampering

By Charles Komanoff | Dec 7, 2020 | No Comments

If New York State were as diligent as California at preventing emissions tampering by owners of diesel pickup trucks, the resulting health gains could exceed $120 million.

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Why Restaurant Patio Heaters Might Be a Net Gain for the Climate

By Charles Komanoff | Sep 25, 2020 | No Comments

We asked our columnist — the nation's leading expert on carbon emissions — whether winter heat lamps will destroy or save our city. He came down on the latter.

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NY Times Starts Embracing ‘Future without Cars’

By Charles Komanoff | Jul 12, 2020 | No Comments

Times opinion writer Farhad Manjoo did more than just illustrate a vision for a car-free city that many of us have been championing, he did so in a way that clearly put the topic on the map for readers of the Gray Lady.

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Coronavirus Will Go Away. Congestion Pricing Must Not

By Charles Komanoff | Apr 3, 2020 | No Comments

All four bedrock conditions that justified congestion pricing in the first place will almost certainly remain — yes, even after COVID-19.

Chrysler: Let’s Ruin America!

By Aaron Naparstek | May 20, 2008 | 40 Comments

Looks like Chrysler has figured out a novel way to move their 2008 model gas guzzlers off the lot. Sign up for their new "Let’s Refuel America!" credit card and they’ll lock in the price of gas at $2.99/gallon for three years. That’s right, it’s a 36-month guarantee that you don’t have to think about […]

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