Renewable technology in the road transport sector, emissions and challenges
As part of the emissions reduction strategy, the government provides support for new vehicle technologies paying attention to electric vehicles and hydrogen technology. The move from conventional combustion engines to electric or hydrogen technology, poses many questions which we will discuss in this seminar. The mini-conference is a collaboration between the MILEN research school and CenSES, CREE and HyNor Lillestrøm.
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If you are interested in this mini-conference, please email the MILEN Research School Coordinator
The transport sector has been identified as a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, and it is furthermore the sector where emissions are increasing the most. If we are to meet our climate targets, transport emissions must be reduced. As part of the emissions reduction strategy the government provides support for new vehicle technologies, paying attention in particular to electric vehicles. The move from conventional combustion engines to electric or hydrogen technology, poses many questions which we will seek to discuss in this mini-conference. What is the consequences for the environment and the power sector of substituting a substantial part of fossil energy used in road transport with electric energy in Norway by 2020? What is the global warming potential of different hybrid and electrics, hydrogen fuel and fossil fuel combustion engines, and what should be included in a complete state of the art environmental assessment of hydrogen and electric vehicles considering components and life cycle stages, emission categories impact categories and resource use?
A mini-course, MILEN 9103
The mini-conference is also a mini-course. Students can be awarded two study points for following the course. For more information see, course description here.
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| May 6th. | ||||
| 9.15 | Ingrid Nesheim, MILEN research school and Helge Seljeseth SINTEF | Welcome |
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| 9.30 | Key Note: Joan Ogden, University of California | Prospects for sustainable transport fuels |
Yang and Ogden (2013) Renewable and Low Carbon Hydrogen for California - Modeling the Long Term Evolution of Fuel Infrastructure Using a Quasi-Spatial TIMES Model. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 38, 4250 - 4265 Ogden and Anderson (2011) Sustainable Transportation Energy Pathways: A Research Summary for Decision Makers. Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Davis |
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| 10.15 | Coffee | |||
| 10.45 | Øystein Ulleberg, IFE | The status of hydrogen transport technology and challenges facing its further development | http://www.fuelcelltoday.com/analysis/surveys/2013/fuel-cells-and-hydrogen-in-norway | |
| 11.15 | Helge Seljeseth, SINTEF | Electric vehicles: Status on vehicle and charging infrastructure technology | ||
| 11.45 | Lunch | |||
| 12.45 | Anders Strømman, NTNU | Electric car emission regimes |
Hawkins, Singh, Majeau-Bettez and Hammer Strømman (2013). Comparative Environmental Life Cycle Assessment of Conventional and Electric Vehicles. Journal of Industrial Ecology: 17, 53–64. |
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| 13.15 | Mads Greaker, SSB / CREE | Incentives and subsidies for electric cars | ||
| 13.45 -14.15 |
Debate: To what extent should the government determine the focus on different transport technologies? |
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| May 7th. | ||||
| 9.15 | Steffen Møller-Holst, SINTEF | Fuels for the Future - Scenarios for Norwegian road transport in a 2050 perspective |
NorWays - providing decision support for introduction of Hydrogen as energy carrier in the Norwegian energy system. |
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| 9.45 | Stig Hvoslef, Akershus County | Possible hydrogen infrastructure development in Oslo region - the Akershus County Council Hydrogen Strategy 2013-25 | Hydrogensatsningen i Akershus | |
| 10.15 | Coffee | |||
| 10.45 | Konrad Pütz, Transnova | Infrastructure for alternative fuels, public support |
Transnova, report on Hurtigladenett KLIF on Biogas |
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| 11.15 | Helen Gansmo, NTNU and CenSES | User experiences and user preferences related to electric car driving | Dirks, Gansmo and Lumiaho (2011). Electric Road Transport policies in Europe till 2015: opportunities, experiences and recommendations. DHV Group; Nederland Gartman (2004). "Three ages of the automobile: The cultural logistics of the car." Theory, Culture and Society 21:169-195. Handy, Weston and Mokhtarian (2004). "Driving by choice or necessity? Transportation Research Part A 39 (2-3), pp. 183-203. Shove, Elizabeth. 2010. "Beyond the ABC: Climate change policy and theories of social change", Environment and Planning A 42: 1273-85. |
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| 11.45 | Lunch | |||
| 12.45- 13.45 |
Discussion groups, some potential topics: |
European Roadmap, Electrification of road transport 2nd ed. Stortingsmelding 21 (2011-2012). Norsk klimapolitikk, 6 Transport. Report (2013): Global EV outlook, understanding the electric vehicle landscape to 2020. Ministry of transport and communications: Meld. St. 26 (2012–2013) Melding til Stortinget Nasjonal transportplan 2014–2023 |
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| 13.45- 14.15 | Presentations and comments | |||