Low carbon vehicles: driving the UK's transport revolution

The transport sector is responsible for 24 per cent of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the United Kingdom (UK) with the overwhelming majority produced by road vehicles. For the UK to achieve its 80 per cent national reduction in CO2 emissions by 2050, the transport sector will need to find radical ways to reduce its emission levels over the next 40 years. This report provides an overview of the many alternative types of engine technology currently being developed. In addition, the report will outline a number of recommendations for Government and industry which need to be addressed if the consumer is to break its fossil fuel habit.

• Record URL:
  • http://www.imeche.org/Libraries/IMechE_Report_Library/Final_version_-_4_June_2009.sflb.ashx
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• Corporate Authors:

  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  London,    

  Institution of Mechanical Engineers

  ,    
• Publication Date: 2009

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 16p

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air quality management; Alternate fuels; Electric vehicles; Environment; Exhaust gases; Innovation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Planning and Environment; Technology and Equipment
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• ATRI Terms: Alternative fuel; Electric vehicle; Emissions control; Environment; Innovation; Vehicle emissions
• Subject Areas: Environment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01384255
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 22 2012 4:22PM