NDI Briefing Note: Decarbonizing road freight and vocational transport in the ND area

Dmitry Vasilenko, Saint Petersburg State University of Economics, 
Vasily Zinin, National Gas Vehicle Association, and Natalia Sarakhanova, Saint Petersburg State University of Economics: Decarbonizing road freight and vocational transport in the ND area

This Briefing Note addresses drivers, obstacles and measures for decarbonization of road freight transport that is a timely issue both globally and in the Northern Dimension (ND) area. It also draws attention to the vocational machinery segment that has until now largely omitted as a source of CO2 emissions of transport. The authors conclude that policy-making in the area of decarbonization of transport should address decarbonization more broadly than in terms of transition to alternative fuels. Alternative fuels are an important part of the puzzle, but much can be done also by supporting actions that target to lower consumption of traditional fuels.

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For more information, please contact the authors:
Dmitry Vasilenko, Saint Petersburg State University of Economics, [email protected]
Vasily Zinin, National Gas Vehicle Association, [email protected]
Natalia Sarakhanova, Saint Petersburg State University of Economics, [email protected]

The NDI Briefing Note is a news-type short article with the purpose to raise awareness about an issue relevant for the Northern Dimension area and the ND thematic partnerships.