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The Role of Technology in Reducing Road Transport Emissions

Explore how technology plays a pivotal role in minimizing road transport emissions for combating climate change. Learn about the business forecast and Toyota's strategies for promoting low carbon vehicles and alternative fuels. Discover the essential measures needed to achieve emission reduction goals and the estimated costs and savings associated with alternative technologies.

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The Role of Technology in Reducing Road Transport Emissions

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  1. The Role of Technology in Reducing Road Transport Emissions Climate Change: The Business Forecast 5th October 2005 Graham Smith MD Toyota (GB) PLC Chairman, Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership

  2. Rising transport emissions threaten the UK achieving its Kyoto and domestic CO2 targets Source Climate Change Programme Consultation

  3. Toyota’s Guiding Principle Zeronise Maximise

  4. Reduced vehicle emissions Low carbon / alternative fuels Improved driver behaviour Reduced vehicle use Better freight distribution Reducing road transport emissions will require a combination of measures

  5. Estimated costs and savings of alternative technology Adapted from E4Tech – A Strategic Framework for Hydrogen Energy in the UK

  6. The Ultimate ECO-Car HSD FCHV THS Hybrid Technology Toyota D-CAT D4 EV Lean-burn Common-rail VVT-i Alternative fuel Diesel Electricity Petrol Toyota’s Multi Path Approach - GTL CNG

  7. Engine Fuel Cell Power control unit Power control unit Secondary battery Secondary battery Motor Motor Future evolution of Hybrid Technology FINE-S: hydrogen Prius: gasoline

  8. Top priorities Price Fuel consumption Size/Practicality Reliability Comfort Safety Running costs Style/Appearance Some influence Performance Image Brand Insurance Engine size Equipment levels Low priorities Depreciation Experience Sales Package Dealership Environment Vehicle Emissions Road tax Alternative fuel Car-buyer reported concerns Environmental concerns are a low priority for most private car buyers • Whilst mpg is reported as a key decision making factor there is little evidence to demonstrate this • Motorists have a poor understanding of vehicle running costs and will bear additional annual costs of £1-1.5k before considering downsizing their vehicles • Public understanding of vehicle emissions and new technology is very limited • Whilst motorists are concerned about climate change few understand its causes and less take personal responsibility

  9. Moving consumer attitudes in favour of low carbon vehicles is a major challenge

  10. Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Accelerating a sustainable shift to low carbon vehicles and fuels in the UK Stimulating opportunities for UK businesses

  11. Summary • Technology offers the potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from road transport – but responsible vehicle use will also be an important contributor • The range of fuel and vehicle technology options are wide – most vehicle manufacturers believe hybrid technology is an important step in the evolution of technology to zero emission vehicles • Low carbon technologies come at a financial premium and current incentives are inadequate to change the attitudes and purchasing behaviours of most consumers • The transition to a low carbon future needs a partnership approach the LowCVP is delivering.

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