Energy Innovation Needs Assessment. Sub-theme report on Road transport (2019)

Abstract:

The road transport sub-theme focusses on innovation opportunities that can reduce the energy consumption of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles. The sub-theme was divided into seven technology families which are described below. Light duty BEV (LDV BEV); Heavy duty BEV (HDV BEV); Heavy duty dual fuel vehicles; Heavy Duty Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (HDV FCEV); Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs); Smart logistics and Mode shifting / Demand reduction The selection of these technology families was based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative criteria. The following road transport technologies were excluded: HDV conventional internal combustion engines (ICEs): ESME simulations did not highlight high-innovation potential in this technology family. Innovations in ICEs are nevertheless captured in dual fuel vehicles. The expert group workshop felt strongly that there is innovation potential which could have a strong bearing upon energy consumption, especially in the near-to-medium term. LDV FCEVs: ESME simulations did not highlight high-innovation potential in this technology family as LDV FCEVs showed lower uptake relative to LDV BEVs in modelling. Some innovations in FCEVs are nevertheless relevant and these are like those applicable in HDV FCEVs, which are included. It is important to consider that some technology families treated in this sub-theme cut across other sub-themes: • FCEVs cut across Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, which includes innovations in hydrogen production, distribution and storage • Smart logistics and mode shifting cuts across Smart Systems Although these two technology families have been included in this sub-theme it is important to be aware of their interconnection with other sectors

Publication Year:

2019

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Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

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