Ben is a Senior Policy Analyst at Atlas Public Policy. In this role, he leads and contributes to projects to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles. His work involves convening diverse stakeholders, authoring research papers, creating financial and policy analysis tools, managing projects and teams, securing grant funding, public speaking, and applying his deep knowledge of vehicle technology and policy.
Ben brings nearly 20 years of experience contributing research, analysis, and stakeholder engagement to advance sustainable transportation policies and technologies. He is a nationally recognized expert on commercial vehicle electrification and clean transportation solutions. Before joining Atlas, Ben served for nearly 15 years in various roles at the International Council on Clean Transportation. There he pioneered the organization’s Canada program, spearheading research and analysis that informed pivotal zero-emission vehicle policies. His extensive research portfolio includes over 60 publications on topics spanning regulatory design, vehicle electrification, technology trends, and more.
Ben holds a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California, Davis, a M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Stanford University, and a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, also from Stanford. His technical expertise combined with policy acumen uniquely equips Ben to advance data-driven solutions for sustainable transportation.
