Of all end-use sectors the transport sector accounts for more than a third of global CO2 emissions
Transportation, encompassing air, road, rail, and marine modes, is crucial to our society and economy. As economic growth drives up demand, the sector remains a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, heavily reliant on oil products like petrol and diesel. Transitioning to lower carbon fuels is challenging due to the current energy density needs that batteries and hydrogen can't fully meet. However, policies worldwide, including financial incentives for low-emission vehicles and future bans on petrol and diesel cars, are promoting change.
A transformation driven by electrification, shared mobility, and automation is underway. Electric vehicles, integrated with the energy system, offer smart charging opportunities to enhance grid management. This shift, supported by technological advances and market trends, presents chances for a more sustainable transport sector. Key changes include modal shift, behavioural adjustments, vehicle efficiency improvements, and the adoption of low carbon fuels and new business models.
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of new car registrations in the UK were electric vehicles by the end of 2023 (Zapmap)
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electric vehicle charging points as of September 2024 across the UK (Zapmap)
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was the proportion of renewable fuel used for transport fuel in the UK in 2022 (Department of Transport)
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of UK greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 came from domestic transport (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)
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‘World first’ green hydrogen transport and storage demo to use existing terminal infrastructure
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Events and training
UK MoD Aviation Fuels Committee Meeting
18/3/2025 - 19/3/2025
This event, hosted by the Energy Institute on behalf of the Operational Energy Authority, will provide delegates with the most comprehensive overview ...
Delivering Safety Culture Change using the Hearts and Minds Toolkit - May 2025
20/5/2025 - 22/5/2025
This 3-day interactive classroom course with certificate, will teach delegates the fundamentals of improving safety culture using the award-winning He...
Human Factors Foundation - October 2025
6/10/2025 - 10/10/2025
This 5-day course delivers a comprehensive introduction into human factors for non-specialists. It provides a practical, engaging and interactive back...
Delivering Safety Culture Change using the Hearts and Minds Toolkit - October 2025
14/10/2025 - 16/10/2025
This 3-day interactive classroom course with certificate, will teach delegates the fundamentals of improving safety culture using the award-winning He...
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