The transport sector is responsible for 40% of UK final energy consumption, 98% of which is fuelled by oil. Energy consumption in the transport sector peaked in 2007, but has increased by almost 6% since 2013.
Projects in this theme target areas where transport decarbonisation efforts are generating particularly acute technological and governance challenges for the energy system, especially at the local level.
Six core projects will investigate the readiness of the grid for EVs; planning and governance of grid connectedness of new housing; air quality and ecosystem impacts of transport electrification; local energy and mobility transitions; aviation and shipping; and global battery & vehicle supply chains. These core projects will be complemented by collaborations with other themes and the CREDS research programme.
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is preparing the 7th carbon budget for 2037-2042, and is facing...
In this blog, Greg Marsden reveals how the UK's Transport Decarbonisation Plan has downsized its...
We will be hosting our research conference 'Putting Net Zero into Action', at etc.venues,...
This year the Review of Energy Policy focuses on the energy crisis and explores the impact of volatile energy prices on the energy sector and society.
This article published in Advances in Transport Policy and Planning compiles research on the potential for cycling and e-biking to reduce (and contribute) air pollution emissions as a result of a shift away from motorised transportation.
This joint UKERC/CREDS response outlines views on the Department for Transport and the Office for Low Emission Vehicles consultation on ending the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans by 2035.