The Challenges of Vehicle Decarbonization
A narrow focus on electrification and elimination of tailpipe emissions is unlikely to achieve decarbonization objectives. Renewable power generation is unlikely to keep up with increased demand for electricity. A focus on tailpipe emissions ignores the significant particulate pollution that “zero emission” vehicles still cause. It is therefore vital that energy efficiency is improved. Active travel is the key to green economic growth, clean cities, and unlocking the energy saving potential of public transport.The Challenges of Vehicle Decarbonization reviews the urgent need to prioritize active travel infrastructure, create compelling mass-market cycling options, and switch to hybrid powertrains and catenary electrification for long-haul heavy trucks. The report also warns of the potential increase in miles travelled with the advent of personal automated vehicles as well as the pitfalls of fossil-fuel derived hydrogen power.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Abstract reprinted with permission of SAE International.
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Authors:
- Muelaner, Jody Emlyn
- Publication Date: 2022-4-27
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Web
- Features: References;
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Serial:
- SAE EDGE™ Research Reports
- Publisher: SAE International
- Serial URL: https://www.sae.org/publications/edge-research-reports
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Electric power; Electric switches; Energy conservation; Exhaust pipes; Heavy duty trucks; Intelligent vehicles; Pollutants; Power trains
- Subject Areas: Highways; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01845572
- Record Type: Publication
- Source Agency: SAE International
- Report/Paper Numbers: EPR2022SE1
- Files: TRIS, SAE
- Created Date: May 17 2022 1:34PM