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Challenge:    Decarbonizing Transportation



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     Decarbonizing transportation is essential for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. A primary approach is the electrification of vehicles, shifting from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles (EVs) powered by renewable energy sources. Expanding and improving charging infrastructure is crucial to support the growing number of EVs and ensure convenient access for all users. Enhancing public transportation by increasing efficiency and transitioning buses and trains to electric or hybrid systems can significantly reduce the reliance on personal vehicles. Promoting active transportation options, such as walking and cycling, through the development of safe pathways and urban planning, contributes to lower emissions and healthier communities. Alternative fuels like hydrogen and advanced biofuels offer solutions for decarbonizing sectors that are difficult to electrify, such as aviation and maritime shipping. Implementing stricter fuel efficiency standards and emissions regulations encourages manufacturers to produce cleaner, more efficient vehicles. Investing in research and development accelerates the advancement of new technologies, including better batteries and sustainable fuels. Urban planning that reduces the need for long commutes, through mixed-use developments and improved public transit, helps decrease overall transportation emissions. International cooperation and policy alignment are vital, as transportation is a global industry; coordinated efforts amplify the impact of decarbonization initiatives worldwide.

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Aricles describing Decarbonizing Transportation

ID Score Article
74236 0.71 Valencia, V; Olaya, Y; Arango-Aramburo, S Is switching propulsion technologies the path to sustainable land transport? decarbonizing Bogota'
15460 0.679 Sharmina, M; Edelenbosch, OY; Wilson, C; Freeman, R; Gernaat, DEHJ; Gilbert, P; Larkin, A; Littleton, EW; Traut, M; van Vuuren, DP; Vaughan, NE; Wood, FR; Le Quéré, C Decarbonising the critical sectors of aviation, shipping, road freight and industry to limit warming to 1.5-2°C Climate Policy, 21, 4
64233 0.666 Psaraftis, HN; Kontovas, CA Decarbonization of Maritime Transport: Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel? Sustainability, 13, 1
69358 0.665 Gota, S; Huizenga, C; Peet, K; Medimorec, N; Bakker, S Decarbonising transport to achieve Paris Agreement targets Energy Efficiency, 12.0, 2
42920 0.65 Gassner, A; Lederer, J; Kovacic, G; Mollay, U; Schremmer, C; Fellner, J Projection of material flows and stocks in the urban transport sector until 2050-A scenario-based analysis for the city of Vienna
23155 0.641 Pauliuk, S; Heeren, N; Berrill, P; Fishman, T; Nistad, A; Tu, QS; Wolfram, P; Hertwich, EG Global scenarios of resource and emission savings from material efficiency in residential buildings and cars Nature Communications, 12, 1
2572 0.633 De Abreu, VHS; Da Costa, MG; Da Costa, VX; De Assis, TF; Santos, AS; D'Agosto, MD The Role of the Circular Economy in Road Transport to Mitigate Climate Change and Reduce Resource Depletion Sustainability, 14, 14
6229 0.63 Manakhov, A; Orlov, M; Babiker, M; Al-Qasim, AS A Perspective on Decarbonizing Mobility: An All-Electrification vs. an All-Hydrogenization Venue Energies, 15, 15
64905 0.626 Dolge, K; Barisa, A; Kirsanovs, V; Blumberga, D The status quo of the EU transport sector: Cross-country indicator-based comparison and policy evaluation
15594 0.62 Wen, ZG; Li, HF; Zhang, XY; Lee, JCK; Xu, C Low-carbon policy options and scenario analysis on CO2 mitigation potential in China's transportation sector Greenhouse Gases-Science And Technology, 7, 1
64093 0.62 Neniskis, E; Galinis, A; Norvaisa, E Improving Transport Modeling in MESSAGE Energy Planning Model: Vehicle Age Distributions Energies, 14, 21
64141 0.615 Panoutsou, C; Germer, S; Karka, P; Papadokostantakis, S; Kroyan, Y; Wojcieszyk, M; Maniatis, K; Marchand, P; Landalv, I Advanced biofuels to decarbonise European transport by 2030: Markets, challenges, and policies that impact their successful market uptake
63842 0.608 Pyra, M Simulation of the Progress of the Decarbonization Process in Poland's Road Transport Sector Energies, 16, 12
19269 0.598 Pauliuk, S; Fishman, T; Heeren, N; Berrill, P; Tu, QS; Wolfram, P; Hertwich, EG Linking service provision to material cycles: A new framework for studying the resource efficiency-climate change (RECC) nexus Journal Of Industrial Ecology, 25.0, 2
43581 0.597 Saenz-Esteruelas, J; Figliozzi, M; Serrano, A; Faulin, J Electrifying Last-Mile Deliveries: A Carbon Footprint Comparison between Internal Combustion Engine and Electric Vehicles
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