decarbonisation

Book now: next Smart Transport Conference announced

Smart Transport will host its next conference in London on November 22.

Reports 13 Apr 2022

Driving the change for good: The EV Boom

JATO Dynamics, the automotive business data specialist, has put together a new report analysing the EU's automotive CO2 emissions in 2021.

UK 24 Mar 2022

Creating a robust national infrastructure

Ahead of the publication of the second National Infrastructure Assessment, we look at the NIC’s strategic priorities leading up to 2050

Reports 23 Mar 2022

Equitable future mobility: Ensuring a just transition to net zero transport

This Urban Transport Group and Arup report is intended as a starter for collaborative discussions around the human dimension of the decarbonisation agenda.

The future of public transport written like an advertisement on the side of a bus

Government programmes 17 Mar 2022

Public transport: What does the future hold?

Is it short-sighted to expect public transport to ‘pay’ for itself? Shouldn’t some other benefits of having a fit-for-purpose system also be considered?

AWS launches sustainable mobility accelerator for startups

Amazon Web Services has launched its Sustainable Cities Accelerator to support startups building mobility and transportation solutions.

Reports 15 Mar 2022

Pathways to Net Zero - Building a framework for systemic change

This new report from Green Transport Solutions urges decarbonisation plans to focus on drastically reducing car travel to meet net zero targets.

Car travel needs to fall by 25% to meet net zero, says new report

Car travel needs to fall by between 20 and 27% by 2030 to meet net zero ambitions, according to a new report by Greener Transport Solutions

UK 10 Mar 2022

Rail freight: how to get it back on track

After years of paying lip service to the concept that freight carried by rail will result in fewer lorries on the road, the Government seems ready to act

Cllr Louise Gittins, Vice Chair, Transport for the North and Leader of the Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council

Inspirational women speaking at Smart Transport Conference

Smart Transport is marking International Women’s Day by highlighting the influential speakers that will lead presentations across the one-day event on 10 May.

Decarbon8 urges better funded strategies and commitments for the road to net zero

A new policy briefing by Decarbon8 suggests nowhere in the UK is currently on track to bring transport emissions down in line with legislation and national policy.

Everything Counts Decarbon8 report cover

Policy 2 Mar 2022

Everything Counts: Why transport infrastructure emissions matter for decision makers

This new Decarbon8 briefing looks at the significant gaps between ambitions and plans for decarbonising transport, as well as strategies to meet net zero.

Opinion 24 Feb 2022

Climate change: If not now, when?

At one time concern for the environment may have been viewed as a niche issue – one for the middle classes – but now that is far from being the case

Air quality 24 Feb 2022

Decarbonisation: It's time to deliver

The debate regarding why or when local authorities should decarbonise their transport systems is over. What policies can start cutting greenhouse gas emissions?

Zero emissions freight under the spotlight at Smart Transport Conference

The latest strategies to address the big challenge of decarbonising freight will feature as part of a special breakout session at the next Smart Transport Conference.

Volta raises £192m to boost electric truck production plans

Electric truck company Volta has raised €230 million (£192m) in a latest funding round as it looks to ramp up production plans this year.

Councillor Jenny Laing, Aberdeen City Council Leader

Aberdeen City Council to trial hydrogen refuse collection trucks

Aberdeen City Council has joined a Europe-wide trial hydrogen truck programme to help reduce public sector transport emissions.

EU road tolling rules to incentivise switch to zero emissions freight

A new road toll system will be implemented across EU member states from May 2023 that will give big incentives for zero-emission trucks.

Smart Transport Conference is back in person on 10 May

The public and private sector will come together to address the challenges of decarbonisation at the next Smart Transport Conference on 10 May.

Opinion 11 Feb 2022

Unlocking the potential of active travel: The need for data

Irene McAleese, co-founder and chief strategy officer at See.Sense, provides insight on smart cities and technology for net-zero living.