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Aspects in Mining & Mineral Science

Future Demand for Fuels Used in Freight Transportation Considering Sustainability Targets

  • Open or CloseJaap M Vleugel*

    Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands

    *Corresponding author: Jaap M Vleugel, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology, the Netherlands

Submission: March 01, 2022; Published: March 16, 2022

DOI: 10.31031/AMMS.2022.09.000701

ISSN : 2578-0255
Volume9 Issue1

Abstract

Climate change mitigation asks for a gradual replacement in the use of fossil fuels in freight transport. This opinion article discusses options for and barriers to such change. It concludes that many options are available to stakeholders and partially already deployed. These can be cost-effective and otherwise financially interesting, in particular if a total cost of ownership perspective is used. They may also have other benefits, in particular a reduction in local air pollution. Some assistance from a favorable policy regime is among the conditions needed.

Keywords: Fossil fuels; Electricity; Freight; Combustion; Energy

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