What are the main barriers and drivers for adopting green technology in the transport sector?

One of the biggest challenges is the need to expand the power grid to accommodate the growing electricity demand from EVs. It can take a decade or longer for new grid infrastructure to be designed, approved and built. It is currently estimated that the grid needs to triple in size in order to accommodate new load, including load from EVs. Incentives, subsidies, and new regulatory schemes need to be advanced quickly in order to shorten the time it'll take to grow the grid and make power widely available for EVs.

The main roadblock to scaling electric vehicles is affordability of EVs themselves and the infrastructure necessary to power them. The sheer material necessary inside and outside of today's first generation EVs to build and power them must be reduced to sustainably scale the industry from an environmental footprint and cost perspective. Innovation that will dramatically reduce the material content and costs of EVs along with infrastructure is necessary. Today's EV charging industry relies on funding by taxes and utility rate payers and cannot meet the needs of society without eliminating components and lowering costs. Public private partnerships can play a role in advancing the EV industry markets through a focus on research and innovation.

EVs are great as a decarbonisation lever which offers significant reduction in GHG emissions on a life cycle basis for most use cases. For example, based on a grid emission factor of 0.4 - 0.5 kgCO2e / kWh and annual mileage of about 30,000, a light goods EV will 'break even' with its ICE equivalent in terms of LCA GHG emissions by the 3rd - 4th year. This can be further accelerated if grid emission factor improves as more renewable energy capacity are integrated into the grid. A big barrier to EV adoption is the loss of convenience, given the lengthy charging time vs. ICE vehicles which only require a couple of mins. Even with quick charging infra, this is only partially mitigated. Battery swap technology is looking promising to me!

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Despite the challenges, introducing electric vehicles offers more advantages than disadvantages due to their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and decrease reliance on fossil fuels. Electric cars are also more energy-efficient and have lower operating costs than traditional internal combustion engines. Additionally, advancements in battery technology and the potential for renewable energy integration further contribute to the overall benefits of electric vehicles. While there are obstacles to overcome, the long-term environmental and economic advantages of electric vehicles make them a promising and worthwhile investment for the future.

Infrastructure has a significant impact on whether or not any alternative fuels can be used globally. Most alternative fuels still require power to create (sadly, the majority are still fossil fuels). The world need a feasible method or technique for generating alternative fuels such as hydrogen, methane, and ammonia... with less power

Generally, electrify whenever possible. However, for specific use cases, such as long-haul aviation and shipping, this is currently technically not possible. This is where alternative fuels come in. Biofuels come to mind but there are also others such as hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels including methanol and ammonia. When made using renewables, they promise significant GHG emissions reduction. The single most material barrier to the adoption of alternative fuels is that each alternative fuel source has their own peculiar flaw or issue, while oil is nearly the perfect transport fuel due to its energy density, availability, low-cost (comparatively) and ease of use which is due to the well-oiled infrastructure and ecosystem (pun intended).

Digitalisation of vehicle data when combined with telematics (long-distance transfer of information), and AI or algorithm-based real time speed optimisation and routing can reduce overall fuel consumption and make transportation greener. These technologies are stackable to bring about greater decarbonisation impact. Telematics can help reduce fuel consumption by providing real-time data on vehicle performance, which can be used to optimize routes and reduce idling time. These work well with AI or algorithm-based real-time speed optimisation and routing which further improves the economics by reducing the distance travelled by vehicles, which can lead to a reduction in fuel consumption and emissions.

I concur with Jerid that in order to optimize a route, real-time information is vital. Exactly how such information is disclosed is highly dependent on the governing body. My last endeavor was unsuccessful because the user withheld the information to be used out of fear of disclosure and there was no requirement from the authorities to do so. In the absence of impetus, innovators may find solace.

AI can also facilitate the incorporation of green technologies in the transport sector. For instance, it can be used to optimize the performance of electric and hybrid vehicles by analyzing driving patterns and battery usage to maximize energy efficiency. Additionally, AI can assist in the development of autonomous cars, which have the potential to reduce carbon emissions by improving driving efficiency and reducing traffic congestion.

Active transport is not a green technology per se, but it is a sustainable and eco-friendly mode of transportation that promotes non-motorised transportation such as walking and cycling. There are many co-benefits from their adoption, such as reducing traffic congestion, pollution and promoting health. Nonetheless, technology can play a supporting role - for example, lifestyle apps can gamify active transportation by rewarding users for walking or cycling a certain distance or frequency. These apps can also provide real-time information on bike-sharing stations or parking spaces. Governments can support this by designing the city around active transport infrastructure and offering incentives such as tax benefits or other financial perks.

Electric vehicles must be charged through a power supply by micro-generators in Tropical countries, using solar intensity and created wind velocity. In some countries still Winter is long and suffers heavy snow; a power supply through micro-generators working a Combined Heat, Power, and Cooling. As long as, the CMPC is fueled by biofuel only. Most of the environmental benefits of using electric vehicles are lost when charging by power generated at central power stations, wasteful burning of fossil fuels, and or nuclear.

Green logistics based on lower carbon transportation can be achieved via a few key levers. 1. Electrification and then using clean electricity, preferably produced from renewable sources. 2. Fuel switching to alternatives, such as high-quality biofuels, to reduce carbon emissions. 3. Modal selection to adopt more carbon efficient transportation modes, such as shipping. 4. Route and speed optimization to reduce distance and adopt efficient cruising speeds. 5. Sound maintenance regime to keep vehicles in optimal efficiency. 6. Improving load factors or right sizing the transportation vehicle. The effective green transportation practitioner should adopt system thinking & adopt + stack a mix of these to minimise environmental impact.