Project Experience of Dan Meszler, Principal Researcher at MES

All projects dated after 2002 were performed by MES.  Prior projects were performed during Mr. Meszler's employment at Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc.  Unless otherwise indicated by applicable notes, Mr. Meszler was the sole investigator responsible for project performance.  Click here to scroll through this table with the headers and notes stationary (opens a new window).

Projects
Notes
Development of Cost Curves for Light Duty Vehicle CO2 Reduction in the EU over the 2010-2025 Timeframe
2012
   
           
Development of Cost Curves for Light Duty Vehicle Mass Reduction in the 2010-2025 Timeframe
2012
     
           
Analysis of the Potential Impacts of Elimination of Stage II Vapor Recovery Requirements in Maryland
2012
 
               
Review of Environmental Impact Documents for Proposed Modifications at Paine Field (Snohomish County Airport)
2012
 
           
   
Review of Environmental Impact Documents for Proposed Modifications at Los Angeles International Airport
2012
 
           
   
2012 Update of a Generalized Motor Vehicle Emissions Model for Application in Countries Without Existing Modeling Tools
2012
 
 
 
 
Analysis of the Fuel Economy Impacts and Costs of Light Duty Engine and Vehicle Technologies; 2012 Update
2012
       
          u
Light Duty Vehicle Fuel Consumption Modeling for the National Academies of Sciences
2011
     
           
Development of a Light Duty Vehicle Air Conditioning Emissions Model
2011
         
Analysis of Emission Reductions Due to Greenhouse Gas and CAFE Standards
2011
 
         
Review and Critique of an Independent Contractor's Light Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy Analysis
2011
       
           
2011 Update of a Generalized Motor Vehicle Emissions Model for Application in Countries Without Existing Modeling Tools
2011
 
 
 
 
Analysis of the Fuel Economy Impacts and Costs of Light Duty Engine and Vehicle Technologies; 2011 Update
2011
       
          t
Review of Environmental Documents for Proposed Modifications to Philadelphia International Airport
2011
 
           
   
Development of a Generalized Motor Vehicle Emissions Model for Application in Countries Without Existing Modeling Tools
2010
 
 
 
 
Refinement of a Previously Developed Oil Savings Model for Evaluating Various CAFE Scenarios
2010
 
 
         
Analysis of Motorcycle Emissions in India
2010
 
         
Analysis of the Fuel Economy Impacts and Costs of Light Duty Engine and Vehicle Technologies
2009
       
          s
Analysis of Feebate Program Design Issues and Effectiveness Implications
2009
       
           
Analysis of Global Fiscal Policies Related to Motor Vehicle Ownership and Usage
2009
       
 
       
Development of a Model on Transportation Fuel and Carbon Intensity in the Americas
2009
 
       
Performance of an Initial Scoping Study for a Global Scale Greenhouse Gas Emissions Model for the Transport Sector
2009
 
       
Analysis of Light Duty Vehicle GHG Emission Reduction Potential in British Columbia
2009
 
         
Initial Assessment of Issues Related to Ultra-Low Carbon Transportation Technologies
2008
       
     
     
Analysis of U.S. and Canadian Fuel Economy and GHG Procedures
2008
         
           
Analysis of the Impropriety of Using Mass as a Measure of Vehicle Utility for CO2 or Fuel Economy Regulation
2008
   
           
Analysis of U.S. Oil Supply and Savings Potential
2008
     
 
         
Develop Database and Estimate Impacts of Potential Fuel Economy Standards in Mexico
2008
   
 
           
Develop Database and Estimate Impacts of Potential Fuel Economy Standards in India
2008
   
 
           
Review of Environmental Documents for Proposed Modifications to the NY/NJ/Philadelphia Airspace
2008
 
           
   
Analysis of Ethanol (E10) Impacts on Emissions in Maryland
2008
           
     
Technical Support on Transportation for the Rhode Island Greenhouse Gas Process
2007
 
    a
Review of Environmental Documents for Proposed Modifications at Las Vegas McCarran International Airport
2007
 
           
   
Estimate the Differential Impacts of Footprint-Based CAFE on Cars and Light Trucks
2007
     
 
           
Estimate Overall and Manufacturer-Specific Impacts of Various CO2 Policy Options in the EU
2007
       
           
Analysis of the Cost Effectiveness of Various CAFE Scenarios
2007
         
           
Review of Environmental Documents for Proposed Improvements to San Bernardino International Airport
2007
 
           
   
Analysis of the Impacts of the California Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Motor Vehicles in the Washington, D.C. Area
2007
               
Technical Support for Adoption of the California Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Motor Vehicles in Maryland
2007
                     
Analysis of the Impacts of the California Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Motor Vehicles in Maryland
2007
               
Analysis of the Marginal Cost of CAFE
2007
     
 
           
Refinement of a Previously Developed Oil Savings Model for Evaluating Various CAFE Scenarios
2007
 
 
         
Develop Current and Future Greenhouse Gas Intensity Estimates for the U.S., EU, Canada, and Brazil
2006
     
 
 
     
Technical Support on Transportation for the Rhode Island Greenhouse Gas Process
2006
 
    a
Estimate of the Revenue Implications of Various CAFE Scenarios
2006
 
 
         
Development of an Oil Savings Model for Evaluating Various CAFE Scenarios
2006
 
 
         
Development of Mobile Source Emission Inventory Modeling Inputs for the VISTAS Region
2006
                  b
Estimate of National Emissions Impacts of Adoption of the California Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles
2006
               
Analysis of Various Mobile Source Control Measure Emissions Impacts in Las Vegas
2006
         
   
c
Analysis of the Impacts of Statewide Reformulated Gasoline Adoption in the Northeast
2006
         
     
Development of Global Emissions Inventories for Aircraft and Commercial Marine Vessels
2005
   
         
Analysis of the Impacts of Adoption of the California Phase 3 Reformulated Gasoline Program in Arizona
2005
           
    d
Development of a Motor Vehicle Feebate Emissions Impact Analysis Tool
2005
 
           
Technical Support for Vermont Adoption of the California Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles
2005
                 
Technical Support on Transportation for the Rhode Island Greenhouse Gas Process
2005
 
    a
Estimate the Impacts of Adopting the California Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for Motor Vehicles in the Northeast
2005
               
Analysis of Differences in MOBILE6 and EMFAC Emissions Deterioration Assumptions
2005
                     
Estimate the Emissions Impacts of Adopting the California LEV II Program in the Northeast
2005
                     
Estimate Global Motorcycle Emissions and Evaluate Potential Control Technologies
2005
 
 
     
 
Review of Environmental Impact Documents Related to the Revised Master Plan for Los Angeles International Airport
2004
 
           
   
Estimate the Oil Savings Potential of Various Transportation Programs
2004
       
           
Technical Support on Transportation for the Rhode Island Greenhouse Gas Process
2004
 
    a
Analysis of Ambient Air Quality Trends Across the U.S. and by State
2004
     
   
   
Technical Support for Adoption of the California LEV II Program in Rhode Island
2004
                     
Analysis of the Potential for Light Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Reductions
2004
   
            e
Technical Support on Transportation for the Rhode Island Greenhouse Gas Process
2003
 
    a
Estimate Diesel Vehicle Population and Activity in New Jersey
2003
           
       
Expert Witness Analysis and Testimony in Relation to the Pennsylvania I/M Program
2003
                   
 
All Projects Before 2003 Were Performed While Employed at Energy and Environmental Analysis, Inc.
Breathing Easier About Energy, A Healthy Economy and Healthier Air
2002
   
     
         
Documentation of the Technologies Included in the NEMS Fuel Economy Model for Passenger Cars and Light Trucks
2002
     
          f,g
Emission Inventories for Douglas, Arizona and Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico
2002
 
 
            h,i
Fuel Economy Analysis, Final Results
2002
       
 
        f
Independent Peer Review of Photochemical Modeling
2002
 
                  h,i
2001 Updates to the Fuel Economy Model Portion of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) Transportation Model
2001
     
          f,g
A List of Compounds Emitted from On-Road and Non-Road Mobile Sources
2001
                    j
Analysis of Ozone Trends in U.S. Metropolitan Areas
2001
                 
   
Development and Implementation of a Commercial Aircraft Activity Forecast
2001
 
   
             
Development and Implementation of a Commercial Aircraft Emissions Model
2001
 
 
               
Development and Implementation of an Airport Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Emissions Model
2001
 
 
               
Development and Implementation of Updated Emission Factors for General Aviation and Air Taxi Aircraft
2001
   
               
Diesel Technology and Fuel Requirements for Low Emissions, Phase II
2001
       
            f
Elemental Carbon Emissions from Diesel Vehicles
2001
 
                   
Emission Inventories for the Tucson Air Planning Area
2001
 
                  h,k
Fuel Sales, Emissions, and VMT in the Great Lakes States
2001
             
     
Low Speed Electric Vehicles, An Overview of Marketing Issues as they Relate to California ZEV Program Compliance
2001
                    f
Review of Environmental Impact Documents Related to the Revised Master Plan for Los Angeles International Airport
2001
                    l
Technology and Cost of Future Fuel Economy Improvements for Light-Duty Vehicles
2001
       
            f
A Statistical Evaluation of the Relative Emission Impacts of Infill Versus Greenfield Development
2000
           
       
Diesel Technology and Fuel Requirements for Low Emissions, Phase I
2000
       
            f
Documentation and Analysis of Heavy Duty Diesel Vehicle Emission Test Data
2000
                 
f
Impacts of Potential MTBE Phaseout in Arizona
2000
   
       
    d,m
Preliminary Analysis of WSPA's Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Proposal for Maricopa County
2000
             
    m,n
Review of Arizona I/M Test Development and Implementation
2000
                   
 
Review of Environmental Impact Documents Related to the Disposal and Reuse of Marine Corps Air Station El Toro
2000
                    l
Transportation Sector Forecasts for the 2001 Data Book
2000
     
         
Updates to the Fuel Economy Model (FEM) and Advanced Technology Vehicle (ATV) Modules of the National Energy Modeling System (NEMS) Transportation Model
2000
     
          f,g
An Updated Look at VOC and NOx Emission Trends in Selected Canadian Metropolitan Areas
1999
 
                 
Analysis of Commercial Marine Vessels, Emissions and Fuel Consumption Data
1999
   
          f,j
Clearing the Air, An Updated Report on Emission Trends in Selected U.S. Cities
1999
 
                 
Measuring Induced Travel Demand from Roadway Capacity Expansion: An Empirical Analysis of the U.S. Mid-Atlantic Region
1999
             
      f
Natural Gas Fueling Stations, Location and Price Statistics
1999
                       
Potential IM240 Fail Rates Under "Final" EPA Standards
1999
                   
 
Transportation Sector Forecasts for the 2000 Data Book
1999
     
         
Analysis of Gasoline Direction Injection Market Potential
1998
     
     
    f
Analysis of Potential Changes to the Colorado Heavy-Duty Diesel Inspection Program
1998
   
           
f
Development of Airport Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Information Series Documents
1998
   
              j
Estimation of Motor Vehicle Toxic Emissions and Exposure in Selected Urban Areas
1998
                    j,o
Evaluation of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Options for Maricopa County
1998
   
       
    f,m,n
Performance Audit of the Colorado AIR Program
1998
                 
m,p
Transportation Sector Forecasts for the 1999 Data Book
1998
     
         
Updates to the Fuel Economy Model
1998
     
          f,g
Analysis of Maryland I/M Program Test Data
1997
                 
 
Analysis of Techniques to Reduce Emissions at Airports
1997
   
            f,q
Benefits and Cost of Potential Tier 2 Emission Reduction Technologies
1997
     
            f,j
Clearing the Air, An Updated Report on Emission Trends in Selected U.S. Cities
1997
 
                 
Evaluation of Reformulated Gasoline Impacts on Phoenix Emissions and Air Quality
1997
     
  f
Regulatory Amendments to California's Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection Program and Periodic Smoke Inspection Program, Draft Regulatory Support Document
1997
 
           
f
Transportation Sector Forecasts for the 1998 Data Book
1997
     
         
Initial Systems Analysis of Maryland I/M Program Data
1996
                 
 
Review of Air Quality Conformity Analysis for the Washington Redskins Football Stadium Construction
1996
           
       
Update of the NEMS Fuel Economy Model to Include Alternative Technology Data
1996
     
          f,g
User's Guide For MOBILE-Taiwan Version 2 (Highway Vehicle Emission Factor Model)
1996
   
     
    f
2007 and 2020 Carbon Monoxide Emission Inventories for Motor Vehicles
1995
                   
A Review of RACT Submittals in Four Northeast States
1995
     
            f
Analysis of Lawn and Garden Equipment Emissions
1995
                     
Assessment of Technology Costs to Comply with Proposed FTP Revisions
1995
     
            f,j
Emission and Air Quality Trends in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area
1995
         
   
Emission and Cost Analysis of Various Emission Control Strategies for 0-25 HP Non-Handheld Equipment
1995
   
               
Emission Trends in Selected Canadian Metropolitan Areas and Provinces
1995
 
                 
Impacts Associated with California's Proposed Emission Standards for Small Non-Handheld Off-Road Engines
1995
                     
Limits to VMT Growth in Southern California
1995
           
      f
Maryland I/M Modeling, Predicted Emission Reductions Under Various Program Designs
1995
                 
 
Review and Critique of the Transportation Implementation Plan for the South Coast Air Basin
1995
           
      f
Source Code and Illustrative Output for the Highway Vehicle Emissions Inventory Processing System
1995
 
     
       
The Highway Vehicle Emissions Inventory Processing System, Users Guide
1995
 
     
       
Update of the NEMS Fuel Economy Model with Alternative Fuel Vehicles
1995
     
          f,g
1999 Rate-of-Progress Demonstration
1994
                 
A Critical Analysis of EPA's HDV/HDE FIP Modeling Methodology and Impacts of Selected Alternatives
1994
                  f
Ability of the 1994-98 Baltimore-Area TIP to Comply with Updated Federal Conformity Requirements
1994
 
               
Clearing the Air, A Report on Emission Trends in Selected U.S. Cities
1994
 
                 
Draft User's Guide for EFEE Version 1.0, an Emissions-Based Fee Model
1994
   
     
   
f
Highway Vehicle Emission Fees, A Summary of Policy Considerations and Analysis of Selected Implementation Scenarios
1994
           
   
f
Maryland I/M Modeling, Compliance with Enhanced I/M Performance Standards Under Various Program Designs
1994
                 
 
Revisions to the Fuel Economy Model
1994
     
          f,g
Technical Support for the Development of the SAE J1667 Smoke Inspection Standard
1994
     
         
f
A Working Paper on Emissions-Based Registration Fees
1993
           
   
f,r
Issues Related to Emissions-Based Registration Fee Modeling for California FIP Preparation
1993
   
     
   
f

Notes (a) performed with Raab Associates, Ltd.; (b) subcontract to MACTEC; (c) subcontract to Technical & Business Systems; (d) performed in conjunction with MathPro Inc.; (e) performed in conjunction with AVL Powertrain Engineering, Inc. and The Martec Group, Inc.; (f) co-lead investigator; (g) subcontract to Decision Analysis Corporation of Virginia; (h) subcontract to Envair; (i) contribution limited to mobile source components; (j) subcontract to Sierra Research; (k) contribution limited to nonroad mobile source components; (l) contribution limited to mobile source emissions impact analysis; (m) contribution limited to emissions impact analysis; (n) subcontract to MathPro Inc.; (o) contribution limited to off-cycle emissions test data analysis; (p) subcontract to ENVIRON; (q) subcontract to Industrial Economics, Incorporated; (r) subcontract to Deakin, Harvey, Skabardonis, Inc.; (s) performed in conjunction with The Planning Edge and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute; (t) performed in conjunction with Baum and Associates and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute; (u) performed in conjunction with Baum and Associates and the Oakland University School of Business Administration.