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Renewable Transport

The third energy transition sub-pillar, renewable transport, refers to vehicles powered by renewable electricity or carbon-neutral fuels such as green hydrogen, synfuel, and biofuel. Shifting from fossil fuels to these options cuts greenhouse gas emissions, lowers carbon footprints, and improves air quality, making transport decarbonization vital to addressing global emissions. Advancing renewable transport requires investment in infrastructure like EV charging and hydrogen or biofuel refueling stations, supported by subsidies, tax rebates, and stricter emissions standards. Research in battery and fuel efficiency, along with public awareness and collaboration with manufacturers, will improve performance, affordability, and adoption.

Solutions Pathways for Renewable Transport

Green Hydrogen
Sustainable E-fuel
Sustainable Biofuel
Electric Transport
Green Hydrogen

Green Hydrogen

Green hydrogen fuel is produced using renewable energy to electrolyze water (splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen). The resulting hydrogen can be stored and used on demand in a fuel cell to create renewable power.

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Sustainable E-fuel

Sustainable E-fuel

Sustainable e-fuels are combustible fuels similar to petroleum but synthesized using renewable power and abundant resources such as hydrogen and carbon monoxide, applicable for use in existing aircraft and maritime vessels without substantial engine modifications.

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Sustainable Biofuel

Sustainable Biofuel

Sustainable biofuels are combustible liquid fuels produced from non-food feedstocks like algae and waste biomass, in contrast to those sourced from crops like soy and corn, which compete for critical agricultural land required for food production.

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Electric Transport

Electric Transport

Electric transport refers to any mode of transportation, including trains, trams, cars, buses, and bikes, powered by renewable electricity either directly from the grid or through stored battery energy. About 80% of all energy used to power a gasoline vehicle is lost to various inefficiencies. In comparison, an electric vehicle only loses about 11% of the original energy used to power it.

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