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Of all end-use sectors the transport sector accounts for more than a third of global CO2 emissions

Transportation, encompassing air, road, rail, and marine modes, is crucial to our society and economy. As economic growth drives up demand, the sector remains a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, heavily reliant on oil products like petrol and diesel. Transitioning to lower carbon fuels is challenging due to the current energy density needs that batteries and hydrogen can't fully meet. However, policies worldwide, including financial incentives for low-emission vehicles and future bans on petrol and diesel cars, are promoting change.

A transformation driven by electrification, shared mobility, and automation is underway. Electric vehicles, integrated with the energy system, offer smart charging opportunities to enhance grid management. This shift, supported by technological advances and market trends, presents chances for a more sustainable transport sector. Key changes include modal shift, behavioural adjustments, vehicle efficiency improvements, and the adoption of low carbon fuels and new business models.

Learn more about transport by exploring our Energy Insights.

For the latest news and articles on the transport sector read New Energy World.

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New Energy World stories

SNCF puts trains on a greener track with new wave of solar power deals

15th October 2025

SNCF Voyageurs has signed two corporate power purchase agreements (CPPAs) with SNCF Energie, Octopus Energy Generation and BayWa r.e. The agreeme...

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‘World first’ hydrogen power station plan moves to next stage

8th October 2025

The proposed 900 MW Keadby Next Generation plant, developed by SSE and Equinor, would be built on the site of the former Keadby coal power station on ...

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China sets its first absolute GHG emissions reduction target, as UN climate pledges build momentum

8th October 2025

Speaking in a video address at the UN Summit, President Xi Jinping committed China to cut emissions across the economy by 7–10% from peak levels by 20...

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Technology – not feedstock – is key bottleneck to net zero aviation, trade body contends

1st October 2025

Its new study, published in partnership with Worley Consulting, argues that the world already has sufficient sustainable feedstock – biomass and power...

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World’s first diesel shunting locomotive converted to hydrogen completes test run

1st October 2025

The locomotive’s diesel engine has been converted to be fuelled by hydrogen, which does not produce CO2.   The trial aims to demonstrate how...

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Technical guidance publications

EI 3589

Good plant design for CO2 stream impurity measurement

May 2025

As carbon capture and storage (CCS) moves from concept to large-scale deployment, ensuring the safe, efficient, and commercially viable operation of C...

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EI 1535 Minimum criteria to determine acceptability of additives for use in multi-product pipelines co-transporting jet fuel

November 2024

The testing outlined in this publication is intended to provide risk management information for use in the assessment of new additives prior to their ...

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EI 3560

Research report: Global activities in hydrogen development

June 2024

This report covers various developmental activities across the hydrogen value chain, encompassing production, transportation/distribution, storage, an...

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EI 3564

Guidance on green and low carbon hydrogen production: plant design, construction, operation and maintenance, co-location and other considerations

June 2024

‘Hydrogen economy’ is an umbrella term used to describe the role that hydrogen plays in the broader economy, including as a fuel, as an energy carrier...

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EI 3529

Guidance for UK hydrogen safety case development onshore and offshore

May 2023

The good practice guidance was commissioned by the EI’s Safety Case Working Group for operators who wish to produce, transport, and store hydrogen or ...

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