DPIR’s Dr Hussam Hussein publishes letter in Science Journal on electric vehicles in Jordan

Jordan must adopt alternative stable policies to counter lost fuel tax revenues from the nation’s rapid embrace of electric car vehicles (EVs)

So argues DPIR’s Hussam Hussein in a letter published in the journal Science today, in which he states that the nation’s government should implement structured tax mechanisms and innovative funding alternatives to maintain momentum.

Dr Hussein says the move is crucial for Jordan to achieve both economic and environmental stability rather than its existing policies to address the issue – banning and then allowing certain EV imports, adjusting tax rates and implementing new electricity tariffs. 

He argues that these policies only create uncertainty in the market.

He said: 

“Jordan’s EV transition was a success story, but the government’s reactive approach to lost fuel tax revenue risks undermining its progress. 

“Stable, well-planned policies—such as distance-based taxes or peak-hour electricity pricing—can ensure long-term growth without deterring adoption."

As a Fellow of the International Science Council and a member of the Executive Committee of the Global Young Academy, Dr Hussein has been actively engaged in analysing global trends in green and climate policies and the policy trade-offs faced by governments. 

His work focuses on developing policy recommendations that align political economy considerations with climate, sustainability, and societal goals.