Postdoctoral scholar
Institute of Transportation Studies                                                    
University of California, Davis
nplutsey@ucdavis.edu

Background

Nic completed his Ph.D. in Transportation Technology and Policy in June 2008.  Over his time at ITS-Davis, his work has included the assessment of technologies and policies to promote cost-effective energy efficiency and emission reduction opportunities in passenger and commercial vehicles.  For his dissertation, he created an analytical tool for evaluating technologies to reduce vehicle-related greenhouse gas emissions and compare those strategies with options in other economic sectors.  Following the completion of his dissertation, Lutsey has worked within the STEPS program as a post-doctoral researcher.  His research plans include exploring the potential for co-benefits of greenhouse gas mitigation strategies and possible compliance paths for a low-carbon fuel standard in California.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS, Institute of Transportation Studies  
Ph.D., Transportation Technology & Policy, June 2008
M.S., Transportation Technology & Policy June 2003

CORNELL UNIVERSITY, College of Engineering 
B.S., Agricultural and Biological Engineering, May 2001

Journal Articles

• Lutsey, N. and D. Sperling (2009). Greenhouse gas mitigation supply curve for the United States for transport versus other sectors.  Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. (accepted)

• Lutsey, N. (2009). Assessment of out-of-state truck activity in California.  Transport Policy. (accepted)

• Lutsey, N. and D. Sperling (2008). America’s bottom-up climate change mitigation policy. Energy Policy. 36. 673-685.

• Lutsey, N. and D. Sperling (2007). Canada’s voluntary agreement on vehicle greenhouse gas emissions: When the details matter.  Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. 12: 474-487.

• Lutsey, N., C.J. Brodrick, T. Lipman (2007). Analysis of potential fuel consumption and emissions reductions from fuel cell auxiliary power units (APUs) in long-haul trucks. Energy. 32: 2428-2438.

• Lutsey, N. and D. Sperling (2005). Energy efficiency, fuel economy, and policy implications. Transportation Research Record. 1941: 8-17.

• Lutsey N., C.J. Brodrick, D. Sperling, C. Oglesby (2004). Heavy-duty truck idling characteristics: Results from a nationwide survey. Transportation Research Record. 1880: 29-38.

• Lutsey, N., J. Wallace, C.J. Brodrick, H. Dwyer, D. Sperling (2004). Modeling stationary power for heavy-duty trucks: Engine idling versus fuel cell APUs.  Society of Automotive Engineers. Paper 2004-01-1479.

• Lutsey, N., C.J. Brodrick, D. Sperling, H.A. Dwyer (2003).  Markets for fuel cell auxiliary power units in vehicles: A preliminary assessment.  Transportation Research Record. 1842: 118-126.

• Brodrick, C.J., T. Lipman, M. Farshchi, N. Lutsey, H. Dwyer, D. Sperling, S.W. Gouse III., B. Harris, F. King Jr. (2002) Evaluation of fuel cell auxiliary power units for heavy-duty diesel trucks.  Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment. 7: 303-315.

• Brodrick, C. J., N. Lutsey, Q. Keen, D. Rubins, J.Wallace, H. Dwyer, D. Sperling, and S.W. Gouse III (2001). Truck idling trends: results of a pilot survey in northern California. Society of Automotive Engineers. Paper 2001-01-2828.

Reports

• Lutsey, N. (2008). Prioritizing Climate Change Mitigation Alternatives: Comparing Transportation Technologies with Options in Other Sectors.  Ph.D. Dissertation. Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis.  UCD-ITS-RR-08-15.
• Lutsey, N. (2008). Assessment of Out-of-State Heavy Duty Truck Activity in California.  Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis.  UCD-ITS-RR-08-16.
• Lutsey, N., B. Jungers, and D. Niemeier (2008). Yolo County Government: An Action Plan for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with County Operations.  John Muir Institute on the Environment.  University of California, Davis.
• Lutsey, N. and D. Sperling (2007). “Transportation and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation.” In Climate Action.  Sustainable Development International and United Nations Environment Programme.  www.climateactionprogramme.org.
• Lutsey, N., J. Regnier, A. Burke, M. Melaina, J. Bremson, M. Keteltas (2006). Assessment of Tire Technologies and Practices for Potential Waste and Energy Use Reductions.  Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis.  UCD-ITS-RR-06-11.
  
• Lutsey, N. (2006). Impact of Canada’s Voluntary Agreement on Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Light Duty Vehicles. Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis.  UCD-ITS-RR-06-02.
  
• Lutsey, Nicholas P. (2003). Fuel Cells for Auxiliary Power in Trucks: Requirements, Benefits, and Marketability. Master’s Thesis.  Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis.  UCD-ITS-RR-03-04.
• Brodrick, C.J., N. Lutsey, D. Sperling, H.A. Dwyer, S.W. Gouse (2003). “The Market for Fuel Cell Auxiliary Power Units for Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles: First Widespread Application of Fuel Cells in Transportation?” In Transportation, Energy, and Environmental Policy: Managing Transitions. pp. 161-174. Wash., D.C.: Transportation Research Board.
• Lutsey, N. and N.R. Scott (2001). “Comparison of systems for energy conversion from farm-derived biogas.”  American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers. Paper 017014.
  

  
  

Awards and Fellowships

• Sustainable Transportation Center Dissertation Fellowship, UC-Davis, 2007-2008
• Sustainable Transportation Center Outstanding Student of the Year, UC-Davis, 2006
• Eno Transportation Foundation Leadership Fellow, 2006
• Gold Certificate of Appreciation, California Air Resources Board, 2004
• CH2M HILL Fellowship, 2004-2005
• NSF Integrated Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) Fellowship, 2002-2004
• Graduate Automotive Transportation Education (GATE) Grant, U.S. DOE, 2002
  
  

Selected Presentations

• "Prioritizing Climate Change Mitigation Alternatives by Cost-Effectiveness." Chairman’s Air Pollution Seminar Series. California Air Resources Board.  Sacramento, CA.  April 30, 2008.
• "How University Transportation Work Can Contribute to State Greenhouse Gas Goals." UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference. San Luis Obispo, CA.  August 2, 2008.
  
• "The Role of Transportation Technologies in Climate Change Mitigation." Association for Environmental Professionals Annual Conference.  San Diego, CA.  March 28, 2008.
• "America’s Bottom-Up Climate Change Mitigation Policy." Transportation Research Board 87^th Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C.  January 14, 2008.
• "Summary of Results from ‘Assessment of Out-of-State Truck Activity in California'." Chairman’s Air Pollution Seminar Series. California Air Resources Board. Sacramento, CA.  October 1, 2007.
• "Energy Efficiency, Fuel Economy, and Policy Implications." Transportation Research Board 84^th Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C. January 9-13, 2005.
• "Heavy-Duty Truck Idling Characteristics: Results from a Nationwide Survey." Transportation Research Board 83^rd Annual Meeting. Washington, D.C. January 2004.
• "Idling Emissions and Fuel Use for Fuel Cell APUs in Heavy-Duty Trucks." Coordinating Research Council (CRC) On-Road Vehicle Emissions Workshop, San Diego, California, April 7-9, 2003.