Perspectives on decarbonizing the transport sector in the EU-28

Thomas Haasz; Jonatan J. Gómez Vilchez; Robert Kunze; Paul Deane; David Fraboulet; Ulrich Fahl; Eamonn Mulholland

doi:10.1016/j.esr.2017.12.007

Perspectives on decarbonizing the transport sector in the EU-28

Thomas Haasz
, Jonatan J. Gómez Vilchez
, Robert Kunze
, Paul Deane
, David Fraboulet
, Ulrich Fahl
, Eamonn Mulholland

School of Engineering and Architecture

University of Stuttgart
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Cabinet du Haut Commissaire à l'Energie Atomique

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Abstract

The transport sector is of great importance at a global level in order to become a low-carbon economy by 2050. In the European Union the transport sector accounts for 20% of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. Electric propulsion systems might be a feasible solution for greenhouse gas mitigation in the transport sector. Based on our cost assumptions, grid-connected electric vehicles play no major role in the analyzed scenarios until 2030 but reach high market shares (over 90%) under stringent greenhouse gas mitigation targets until 2050. Renewable electricity plays a crucial role in providing the additional power needed in the transport sector. Financial incentives seem to be effective in order to reach the cost optimal car mix in France and Germany.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	124-132
Number of pages	9
Journal	Energy Strategy Reviews
Volume	20
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esr.2017.12.007
Publication status	Published - Apr 2018

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

Energy system optimization
Greenhouse gas mitigation
Policy analysis
Renewable energy
Transport

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