Sample Work Products

Since its establishment, MES has conducted numerous analyses and prepared numerous reports.  While a comprehensive posting is impractical -- due to both volume and, in many cases, confidentiality restrictions -- the following sample materials provide a flavor of the depth and style of MES work products.  MES would be happy to provide additional examples upon request.

Paper #2 on Light Duty Vehicle CO₂ Reduction Potential in the EU
"Summary of the EU Cost Curve Development Methodology," Working Paper 2012-5, Paper 2 in the Series: CO₂ Reduction Technologies for the European Car and Van Fleet, a 2020-2025 Assessment, November 2, 2012, prepared for the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).  This report was prepared in cooperation with ICCT staff John German, Peter Mock, and Anup Bandivadekar.  MES was responsible for the initial draft and incorporation of comments.

Paper #1 on Light Duty Vehicle CO₂ Reduction Potential in the EU
"Initial Processing of Ricardo Vehicle Simulation Modeling CO₂ Data," Working Paper 2012-4, Paper 1 in the Series: CO₂ Reduction Technologies for the European Car and Van Fleet, a 2020-2025 Assessment, July 9, 2012, prepared for the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).  This report was prepared in cooperation with ICCT staff John German, Peter Mock, and Anup Bandivadekar.  MES was responsible for the initial draft and incorporation of comments.

Memo on the Potential Impact of the Removal of Stage II Systems
"Stage II Emission Reduction Benefits," August 22, 2012, prepared for the Maryland Department of the Environment.

Report on Motor Vehicle GHG and Fuel Economy Standard Impacts
"Motor Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions, An Analysis of Emission Reductions Due to Greenhouse Gas and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) Standards, Final Report," May 27, 2011, prepared for the Maryland Department of the Environment.

Memo Critiquing an Independent Light Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy Analysis
"Issues Related to the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) December 15, 2010 Slide Presentation Entitled 'The U.S. Auto Industry and the Market of 2025'," January 23, 2011, prepared for the International Council on Clean Transportation.

Report on Transportation Fuel and Carbon Intensity
"Institution for Transport Policy Studies, International Study of Transport Systems in a Low Carbon Society, Documentation of Fuel and Carbon Intensity Assumptions for the Americas," March 8, 2010, prepared for the International Council on Clean Transportation and the Japan Institution for Transport Policy Studies.

Report on Light Duty Vehicle GHG Emission Reduction Potential
"Light Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Analysis of GHG Emission Reductions Due to California and CAFE/CAFC Standards, Draft Final Report," March 27, 2009, prepared for the British Columbia Ministry of Environment.

Report on U.S. and Canadian Fuel Economy and GHG Procedures
"Light Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Measurement and Reporting Procedures in Canada and the U.S., Final Report," December 27, 2008, prepared for the British Columbia Ministry of Environment.

Memo on U.S. Oil Supply and Savings Potential
"Magnitude of Potential Oil Supply and Demand Savings," June 23, 2008, prepared for Heather Higginbottom, Policy Director, Obama for America.

Letter on Northeastern U.S. Airspace Redesign Issues
Letter discussing issues related to the Federal Aviation Administration's New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia Metropolitan Area Airspace Redesign, February 15, 2008, prepared for Chevalier, Allen & Lichman, LLP.

Report on Global Motorcycle Emissions
"Air Emissions Issues Related to Two- and Three-Wheeled Motor Vehicles, An Initial Assessment of Current Conditions and Options for Control," July 2007, prepared for the International Council on Clean Transportation.

Letter on Air Quality Emissions at McCarran International Airport
Letter summarizing an analysis of the potential air quality emissions impacts associated with the November 2006 Final Supplemental Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Modification to the Four Corner-Post Plan for Las Vegas McCarran International Airport, March 13, 2007, prepared for Chevalier, Allen & Lichman, LLP.

Memo Discussing Speed Estimates for Vehicle Emissions Modeling
"Transportation Network Speeds for SIP Modeling," September 11, 2006, prepared for the Clark County (Las Vegas) Department of Air Quality and Environmental Management.

Report on the Impacts of California Phase 3 Reformulated Gasoline in Arizona
"Cost, Supply, and Emissions Impacts of Adopting the California Phase 3 Gasoline Standard for Arizona's Cleaner Burning Gasoline Program, A Technical and Economic Analysis of Cleaner Burning Gasoline Supply Under HB 2207, Final Report," December 1, 2005, prepared for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.  This report was prepared in cooperation with MathPro, Inc.  MES was responsible for Section 4.4.2, Section 7, Section 8, and Appendix B.

Memo in Response to Arguments Raised by Vehicle GHG Standards Opponents
"Response to Sierra Massachusetts Pavley Comments," November 22, 2005, prepared for the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management.

Memo on Emissions Adjustments Due to Gasoline Sulfur Content
"EPA's Treatment of Gasoline Sulfur Effects on Exhaust Emissions," April 2, 2005, prepared for the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management.

Letter on Air Quality Issues at Los Angeles International Airport
Letter summarizing a review of the air quality portions of the January 2005 Final Environmental Impact Statement for the LAX (Los Angeles International Airport) Proposed Master Plan Improvements and the included Final General Conformity Demonstration, February 17, 2005, prepared for Chevalier, Allen & Lichman, LLP.

Concatenation of Two Memos on Aircraft Emissions Issues in the Southeast U.S.
"Revision of the VISTAS 2002 Emissions Inventory for Aircraft, Locomotives, and Commercial Marine Vessels," September 6, 2004 and "VISTAS 2002, 2009, and 2018 Emissions Inventory for Aircraft, Locomotives, and Commercial Marine Vessels," November 12, 2004, both prepared for the Visibility Improvement State and Tribal Association of the Southeast.

Report on Ambient Air Quality Trends in the U.S.
"Ambient Air Quality Trends, An Analysis of Data Collected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Final Report," September 1, 2004, prepared for the Foundation for Clean Air Progress.

Report on Vehicle Emissions Related to Air Conditioning
"Light Duty Vehicle Air Conditioning, Greenhouse Gas Impacts and Potential for Reduction, Final Report," July 28, 2004, prepared for the Northeast States Center for a Clean Air Future.

Report on Vehicle Methane and Nitrous Oxide Emissions
"Light Duty Vehicle Methane and Nitrous Oxide Emissions, Greenhouse Gas Impacts, Final Report," July 28, 2004, prepared for the Northeast States Center for a Clean Air Future.