How can we support drivers and vehicle manufacturers during an ambitious phase-out plan for the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles?
Background
Tackle climate change and improve air quality by decarbonising transport. Transport is the largest emitting sector of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the UK, contributing 27% of domestic emissions in 2019. Our transport system must change to deliver the Government’s Net Zero ambition and DfT will drive forwards that change through our longer-term green transport agenda. Sustainability will be at the heart of levelling-up. People everywhere will feel the benefits - villages, towns, cities and countryside will be cleaner, greener, healthier and more prosperous and pleasant environments in which to live and work.
Key areas of focus are:
• Decarbonisation of road vehicles
• Accelerating modal shift to public and active transport
• Decarbonising how we get our goods
• Place based solutions and environmental impacts
• UK as a hub for green transport, technology and innovation
• Reducing carbon in a global economy
The Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP) sets out the steps we will take to deliver the necessary carbon reductions across every form of transport. DfT's progress towards a decarbonised transport system has a vital role in delivering net zero across the wider economy by 2050 and science, engineering, innovation and research are essential in driving this change.
Next steps
Get in touch with BridgetoResearch@dft.gov.uk
Source
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Related UKRI funded projects
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Center for Low Emission Vehicle Research (CLEVeR)
The Centre for Low Emission Vehicle Research (CLEVeR) is a state-of-the-art equipment upgrade to an existing facility to allow research into low and ultra-low carbon liquid fueled vehicles as well as novel electric and h...
Funded by: EPSRC
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on decarbonisation of road vehicles and addresses the challenge of providing sustainable personal transport that reduces or eliminates CO2 into the environment.
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Breathe
Breathe is a package of collaborative innovation, predominantly led by suppliers, which will reduce emissions of CO2 by 16.5% for Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) next-generation petrol engines. Reducing emissions from petrol ...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on reducing emissions from petrol engines, which is crucial for decarbonising road vehicles.
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Hybrid Light Commercial Vehicle UK Supply Chain co-Development
The London Taxi Corporation (LTC) is embarking on a wider project to deliver a series of light-weight, zero-emission capable, range extending vehicles. The new vehicle design, with improved driver ergonomics, will be con...
Funded by: Innovate UK
Why might this be relevant?
The project aims to develop a hybrid supply chain for zero-emission vehicles, which aligns with the goal of decarbonising transport.