08.12.2023
Artikel Nummer: 47693
IRU: study maps best net-zero 2050 plan
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has assessed the effectiveness and cost of three scenarios for commercial road haulage to become carbon neutral by 2050 in Europe.
Based on achieving existing EU targets (55% less CO2 by 2030; 100% by 2050), the scenarios were focused on electrification, hydrogen, and efficiency. The research shows that targeting both energy efficiency and alternative fuels will cut 11% more CO2 emissions to 2050 compared to electrification- and hydrogen-focused scenarios.
The plan also allows more future road haulage demand to be served - for example 10% more goods transport - and can be implemented at an overall 19% lower cost to public and private sectors in comparison to other scenarios. (ben)