scholarly journals How Long Will Combustion Vehicles Be Used? Polish Transport Sector on the Pathway to Climate Neutrality

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (23) ◽  
pp. 7871
Author(s):  
Wojciech Rabiega ◽  
Artur Gorzałczyński ◽  
Robert Jeszke ◽  
Paweł Mzyk ◽  
Krystian Szczepański
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
The Road ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Zero Emission ◽  
Reduction Of Co2 ◽  
Climate Neutrality

Transformation of road transport sector through replacing of internal combustion vehicles with zero-emission technologies is among key challenges to achievement of climate neutrality by 2050. In a constantly developing economy, the demand for transport services increases to ensure continuity in the supply chain and passenger mobility. Deployment of electric technologies in the road transport sector involves both businesses and households, its pace depends on the technological development of zero-emission vehicles, presence of necessary infrastructure and regulations on emission standards for new vehicles entering the market. Thus, this study attempts to estimate how long combustion vehicles will be in use and what the state of the fleet will be in 2050. For obtainment of results the TR3E partial equilibrium model was used. The study simulates the future fleet structure in passenger and freight transport. The results obtained for Poland for the climate neutrality (NEU) scenario show that in 2050 the share of vehicles using fossil fuels will be ca. 30% in both road passenger and freight transport. The consequence of shifts in the structure of the fleet is the reduction of CO2 emissions ca. 80% by 2050 and increase of the transport demand for electricity and hydrogen.

scholarly journals Issues Concerning Declared Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions of FAME Biofuels

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3025 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ján Ližbetin ◽  
Martina Hlatká ◽  
Ladislav Bartuška
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ◽  
Greenhouse Gas ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Extreme Weather Events ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Gas Emissions ◽  
The Road ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Road Freight

The paper deals with the issue of greenhouse gas emissions that are produced by the road freight transport sector. These emissions affect the structure of the ozone layer and contribute to the greenhouse effect that causes global warming-issues that are closely associated with changing weather patterns and extreme weather events. Attention is drawn to the contradictions linked to FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) biofuels, namely the fact that although their use generates almost zero greenhouse gas emissions, their production requires high levels of energy consumption. The first part of the paper deals with the theoretical basis of the negative impacts of transport on the environment and the subsequent measurement of the extent of the harmful emissions generated by the road freight transport sector. In the methodical part of the paper, the calculation procedures and declared energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions generated by transport services are analyzed according to the EN 16258 standard. The experimental part of the paper focuses on the application of the methodology to a specific shipment on a specified transport route, where the total energy consumption and production of greenhouse gas emissions is determined. These calculations are based on comprehensive studies carried out for a particular transport company that assigned the authors the task of determining to what extent the declared energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions change when the type of fuel used is changed.

scholarly journals Review of sustainable development of the road transport sector – are there geographical differences?

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-87
Author(s):  
Maria T. Johansson ◽  
Danica Djuric Ilic
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Geographical Differences ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
System Perspective ◽  
The Road ◽  
Whole Life Cycle

Even though the share of renewable energy in the transport sector has increased during the last decade, the sector is still highly dependent on fossil fuels. Consequences are for example emissions of greenhouse gases, particulates, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. This is of great concern for the environment, climate change, and human health. This study reviews scientific publications about sustainable development of the road transport sector, published 2005-2018. The aim of the study is to investigate if there are differences in the measures and strategies presented in the publications depending on the geographical areas studied, and to analyse if there are differences depending on year of publication. The authors analysed to what extent local conditions influence the choice of proposed measures and strategies. A system perspective was applied in order to include measures related to the whole life cycle of the road transport, as well as other sectors, which influence or are influenced by the transport sector. A literature review was performed using the search-engine Web of Science. Results show that important local conditions that may influence the research focus within the area of sustainable development of the road transport sector are for example: energy supply security (e.g. availability of biomass and renewable electricity, as well as access to domestic fossil fuel resources), possibilities for developing infrastructure for biofuel supply and charging of electric vehicles, political priorities and approaches, and traditions.

scholarly journals Biofuels Analysis Based on the THDI Indicator of Sustainability

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Umberto Lucia ◽  
Giulia Grisolia
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Renewable Energy Resources ◽  
The Road ◽  
Current Shift ◽  
Micro Organisms ◽  
New Jobs

Energy resources, and their management, represent an open ongoing problem of our present days. An increasing interest in the analysis of the limits of fossil fuels’ use, and their availability, is growing in order to find solutions to the undesired impact of some anthropic activities to the environment. So, nowadays, aThe current shift to renewable energy resources has become a fundamental requirement. In this context, biofuels from micro-organisms can represent a response to the requirement of reducing the environmental impact, but also to generatinge new jobs. In this paper, the analysis of the biofuels from micro-organisms is developed by introducing the Thermodynamic Human Development Index (THDI). In particular, we show how its performance can be improved by using the third-generation biofuels in the road transport sector, and how it increases by exploiting biofuels derived from mutualistic species of some micro-organisms. The result consists inis affected by the fundamental role of the mutualistic behaviour of these species in order to increase the overall sustainability.

scholarly journals Modeling and trends of road transport development in eastern european countries

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 285-292
Author(s):  
Viktoriia Harkava ◽  
Olena Pylypenko ◽  
Oleksandr Haisha ◽  
Armen Aramyan ◽  
Volodymyr Kairov
Keyword(s):  
Eastern Europe ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Transport Infrastructure ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
The Road ◽  
Original Language ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
Eastern European Countries ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of the research is as follows: analysis of the current state of functioning of the road transport sector in Eastern Europe and identification of key problems and trends in its development. Research methods: Methods of grouping, comparison and generalization, сorrelation analysis have been used to identify the dynamics of the main indicators of road transport in Eastern Europe. The method of correlation-regression analysis has been applied to determine the impact of increasing the length of roads on the turnover of the road freight transport and the number of employed population in this area. Results. It has been found that the increase in the employed population by 96% and increase in revenues from transportation and storage of goods, postal and courier services (turnover of the road freight transport - in the original language) in the field of road transport by 82% is explained by the change in transport infrastructure capacity by increasing length of highways.    

scholarly journals To team up or not: single versus team driving in European road freight transport

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asvin Goel ◽  
Thibaut Vidal ◽  
Adrianus Leendert Kok
Keyword(s):  
Road Transport ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Optimization Approach ◽  
The Road ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
Tremendous Amount ◽  
Trucking Companies ◽  
Or Team

AbstractThe last decades have seen a tremendous amount of research being devoted to effectively managing vehicle fleets and minimizing empty mileage. However, in contrast to, e.g., the air transport sector, the question of how to best assign crews to vehicles, has received very little attention in the road transport sector. The vast majority of road freight transport in Europe is conducted by single drivers and team driving is often only conducted if there are special circumstances, e.g., security concerns. While it is clear that transport companies want to avoid the costs related to additional drivers, vehicles manned by a single driver sit unused whenever the driver takes a mandatory break or rest. Team drivers, on the other hand, can travel a much greater distance in the same amount of time, because mandatory breaks and rests are required less frequently. This paper investigates under which conditions trucking companies should use single or team driving to maximize their profitability. We present a novel optimization approach for simultaneously optimizing routes and crewing decisions and provide experimental evidence that, for a wide range of cost factors, operating a fleet with a mix of team and single drivers can significantly reduce operational costs when compared to typical profit margins in the sector.

scholarly journals Implementation of Modular Trucks into Road Transport

2017 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-118
Author(s):  
Łukasz Muślewski ◽  
Bogdan Landowski ◽  
Maciej Woropay ◽  
Klaudiusz Migawa
Keyword(s):  
Road Transport ◽  
Freight Transport ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Road Infrastructure ◽  
Optimal Variant ◽  
The Road ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
The World ◽  
Road Freight

Abstract In this article, an analysis of modular truck application in the road transport in Poland has been made. Terminology has been unified. Classification and law regulations applicable in different European countries and all over the world have been discussed. An analysis of existing solutions has been made and an optimal variant for road freight transport, including the condition and parameters of the road infrastructure in Poland, has been proposed. The study presents initial conceptual assumptions of this project as well as advisability of using these modular trucks, on the basis of a selected research object – the analyzed transport company. On this example, an analysis of costs and potential profits to be generated from transport services performed using the proposed modular trucks and with reference to costs borne by the investigated company with the use of currently operated transport means, has been made.

scholarly journals How Will Digitalization Change Road Freight Transport? Scenarios Tested in Sweden

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 304
Author(s):  
Anna Pernestål ◽  
Albin Engholm ◽  
Marie Bemler ◽  
Gyözö Gidofalvi
Keyword(s):  
Freight Transport ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Strategic Uncertainty ◽  
Scenario Development ◽  
Service Levels ◽  
Urban Freight ◽  
The Road ◽  
Road Freight ◽  
On The Road

Road freight transport is a key function of modern societies. At the same time, road freight transport accounts for significant emissions. Digitalization, including automation, digitized information, and artificial intelligence, provide opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase service levels in road freight transport. Digitalization may also radically change the business ecosystem in the sector. In this paper, the question, “How will digitalization change the road freight transport landscape?” is addressed by developing four exploratory future scenarios, using Sweden as a case study. The results are based on input from 52 experts. For each of the four scenarios, the impacts on the road freight transport sector are investigated, and opportunities and barriers to achieving a sustainable transportation system in each of the scenarios are discussed. In all scenarios, an increase in vehicle kilometers traveled is predicted, and in three of the four scenarios, significant increases in recycling and urban freight flows are predicted. The scenario development process highlighted how there are important uncertainties in the development of the society that will be highly important for the development of the digitized freight transport landscape. One example is the sustainability paradigm, which was identified as a strategic uncertainty.

scholarly journals Possibilities for Developing Electromobility by Using Autonomously Powered Trolleybuses Based on the Example of Gdynia

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 2971
Author(s):  
Mikołaj Bartłomiejczyk ◽  
Marcin Połom
Keyword(s):  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
Spatial Accessibility ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Low Weight ◽  
Key Issues ◽  
Zero Emission ◽  
Battery Technology

Trolleybus transport refers to contemporary challenges related to a reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases and CO2 into the atmosphere formulated by international institutions, such as the United Nations, the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe, or the European Union. Departure from fossil fuels in urban transport is one of the key challenges for the coming years. Trolleybuses are an important tool in this task, even though their importance was declining in the past. Nowadays, due to, among others, technological development, in particular the availability of high-capacity batteries, their long life and low weight, trolleybus transport is becoming popular again. The use of the existing overhead contact infrastructure of the trolleybus network and small on-board batteries allow expanding the spatial accessibility of zero-emission public transport. Thus, this reduces the social differentiation in access to environmentally friendly transport that does not emit pollutants at the place of operation. The article presents possibilities of using on-board batteries in shaping trolleybus connections with the optimal use of the existing overhead contact lines (OHL). It presents a procedure that allows for the evaluation of the extent to which the OHL should cover the routes of bus lines in order to qualify for trolleybus service in the In-Motion-Charging (IMC) technology. Analysis of the literature shows inadequate scientific studies on combining the advantages of overhead wiring and the development of on-board battery technology in popularising zero-emission transport. This article addresses the key issues related to the use of partially autonomous trolleybuses.

scholarly journals АНАЛІЗ ВПЛИВУ ЧИННИКІВ НА ФОРМУВАННЯ СИСТЕМИ ІНТЕГРОВАНОГО ПАРТНЕРСТВА

2021 ◽  
Vol 149 (4) ◽  
pp. 65-75
Author(s):  
Danyil V. Laponoh
Keyword(s):  
Critical Role ◽  
Road Transport ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Economic Relations ◽  
The Road ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Research Findings

This study focuses on a wide range of issues related to the effects of integration process on the development of economic relations, in particular, in the road transport services market. Special emphasis is put on the critical role of integration in contributing to building circular technological supply chains, ensuring sales coordination and management, reducing unit costs and increasing labor productivity. It is argued that the outcome of integration translates into a cohesive economic mechanism which in addition to its integrated elements is characterized by the presence of a core coordination element. The article offers a definition to a public-private partnership phenomenon, identifies its advantages and disadvantages, explores the mechanisms of public-private partnership implementation as well as suggests a toolkit to optimize the partnership functioning for integrated structures. This is a pioneering study that provides a rationale for the need to use several public-private partnership patterns simultaneously together with developing a mechanism for carrying out public-private partnership which is proposed to be consolidated into the mechanism of integrated partnership viewed as the most preferable one to be implemented in the market of road transport services. It has been verified that the integrated partnership pattern provides an opportunity to develop competitive advantages of all its participants. The research findings have enabled to make the following generalizations: the existing partnerships differ in types of arrangements and institutional support; prior to making a decision to launch a specific integrated partnership project, the mechanism of its implementation should be envisaged; to enhance the efficiency of the integrated partnership project implementation, building relevant infrastructure facilities is paramount; the prospects for further integrated partnership project operation assume the utilization of a network mechanism of public-private partnership which best meets the needs and the specifics of the road transport services market.

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