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Decarbonising road freight transport - the role of zero emission trucks and intangible costs

This study investigates intangible costs associated with advanced electric and hydrogen-powered trucks, including recharging/refueling time, cargo capacity limitations, and buyer reluctance towards emerging technologies. Utilising a comprehensive whole-systems modelling approach considering low- and zero-emission fuels, inter-sectoral dynamics, and the carbon budget, we explore cost-optimal decarbonisation pathways for heavy, medium, and light trucks. 

Authors

Vahid Aryanpur, Fionn Rogan

Year
2024
Journal Name
Nature
Category
Journal Article
Keywords
Decarbonisation, Road Freight Transport, Emissions, Trucks, Cost
Full Citation

ryanpur, V. and Rogan, F. (2024). Decarbonising road freight transport: The role of zero-emission trucks and intangible costs. Nature, [online] 14(1), p.2113. doi:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-52682-4.

Link to Publication
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-52682-4

Abstract

The road freight sector faces significant challenges in decarbonisation, driven by high energy demand and limited availability of low-emission fuels and commercialised zero-emission vehicles.

Energy Policy and Modelling Group

Environmental Research Institute, Ellen Hutchins Building, University College Cork, Lee Road, Cork, Ireland T23 XE10 ,

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