Author: Marissa MoultakPublisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Transitioning to Zero-emission Heavy-duty Freight Vehicles
Author: Marissa MoultakAddressing the Heavy-duty Climate Problem
Author: Truck Choice Modeling
Author: Marshall MillerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Consumers' preferences
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Transitions to Alternative Vehicles and Fuels
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309268524
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 395
Book Description
For a century, almost all light-duty vehicles (LDVs) have been powered by internal combustion engines operating on petroleum fuels. Energy security concerns about petroleum imports and the effect of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on global climate are driving interest in alternatives. Transitions to Alternative Vehicles and Fuels assesses the potential for reducing petroleum consumption and GHG emissions by 80 percent across the U.S. LDV fleet by 2050, relative to 2005. This report examines the current capability and estimated future performance and costs for each vehicle type and non-petroleum-based fuel technology as options that could significantly contribute to these goals. By analyzing scenarios that combine various fuel and vehicle pathways, the report also identifies barriers to implementation of these technologies and suggests policies to achieve the desired reductions. Several scenarios are promising, but strong, and effective policies such as research and development, subsidies, energy taxes, or regulations will be necessary to overcome barriers, such as cost and consumer choice.
The Road to Zero Emissions
Author: Dennis EvansPublisher: Kogan Page Publishers
ISBN: 1789665612
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
The transport industry has an important role to play in addressing climate change and the environmental challenges facing governments, businesses and individuals. Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 will require this sector, which is a large contributor of emissions, to innovate, adapt and drive positive change. New technologies including batteries and alternative fuels will all be significant, as will developing different approaches and outlooks. The Road to Zero Emissions is the comprehensive guide for those in the transport industry to understanding what can and is being done to tackle climate change. Through examining established companies and new entrants in the automotive space, readers are provided with examples of the importance of infrastructure, business innovation and financing for the future. In addition to this, the role of governments in establishing policies, such as zero-emission zones, is also discussed. Progressing towards zero emissions requires immediate change and this book will start you on the journey.
Mapping the Transition to Zero Emission Medium- and Heavy-duty Trucks
Author: Recommendations on the Transition to Zero-emission Heavy-duty Vehicles
Author: ITF Transport Outlook 2017
Author: International Transport ForumPublisher: OECD Publishing
ISBN: 9282108007
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
The ITF Transport Outlook provides an overview of recent trends and near-term prospects for the transport sector at a global level, as well as long-term prospects for transport demand to 2050, for freight (maritime, air and surface), passenger transport (car, rail and air) and CO2 emissions.
Transport and Climate Change
Author: Tim RyleyPublisher: Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN: 1780524412
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
This topical volume covers the intersection between transport and climate change, with papers from the 'Transport & Climate Change' session of the RGS-IBG conference in London, September 2010. It considers the role of transport modes at varying spatial dimensions and a range of perspectives on the relationship between transport and climate change.
Green Trucks
Author: Jarrett Reid KalthoffPublisher:
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Category : Freight and freightage
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The freight truck industry in Canada is the lifeblood of many communities throughout the country. These communities rely upon overland freight for everything from food to fuel. The continued operation of this industry is fundamentally dependent on the consumption of fossil fuels. This dependence leads to two challenges facing the freight industry: (1) fossil fuels are expensive, finite resources that are prone to dramatic surges in price; and, (2) the consumption and combustion of fossil fuels produces high levels of greenhouse gases and various other toxic, environmentally damaging emissions. This research uses studies on public acceptance of new technologies, technical specifications, legislation, and stakeholder perspectives to analyze alternatives to conventional freight fuels. I find that conventional fuels could be replaced by cleaner alternative fuels that would address the aforementioned challenges in a cost-effective manner.