Energy Transition for Sustainable Transportation System: Graphical Approach

Abstract

Transportation is one of the significant contributors of GHG and air pollutants, from both the tank to well and well to wheel cycle. This study aims to introduce a graphical approach to mapping the circumstances where the energy transition offers a lower emission. The proposed method is demonstrated by a case study of the EU condition (EU-28, Latvia and Sweden). Assessed energy sources to power transportation are electricity, compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, diesel and biodiesel. This approach facilitates the transport mode selection (road, rail, sea) and the understanding of how electricity mix or renewable energies influence the energy transition. The environmental oriented approach can be improved in a future study by integrating the economic perspective.