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Carbon dioxide emissions from Europe's heavy-duty vehicles
What is the environmental impact of Europe's reliance on heavy duty vehicles (HDVs)? In the EU-28, HDVs are currently responsible for 27 % of road transport carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Since 1990 these emissions have increased by 25 % and, in the absence of new policies, they are projected to further increase. However, society is also greatly reliant on HDVs; they transport people and goods, connect people and industries, and contribute to Europe's societal and economic development. This briefing discusses the HDV sector and its impact on CO2 emissions, and looks at Europe’s next steps towards reducing CO2 emissions from HDVs.
Greenhouse gas emission efficiency of different transport modes for freight (left) and passenger (right)
Left chart: The figure shows the average greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (gCO₂e per tonne-kilometre), well-to-wheel, for freight transport in the EU-27, 2018. Right chart: The figure shows the average GHG Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions (gCO₂e per passenger-kilometre), well-to-wheel, for passenger transport in the EU-27, 2018
Greenhouse gas emission efficiency of different transport modes for freight (left) and passenger (right)
Left chart: The figure shows the average greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (gCO₂e per tonne-kilometre), well-to-wheel, for freight transport in the EU-27, 2018. Right chart: The figure shows the average GHG Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions (gCO₂e per passenger-kilometre), well-to-wheel, for passenger transport in the EU-27, 2018
EU freight transport by inland modes in the EU, 1995-2008
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Freight transport volume (billion tonne kilometre (tkm)) (EU‑27)
Bar chart showing growth in freight transport volumes
GHG emissions from the transport sector per subsector and per gas, 1990–2008 in the EU-27
Civil aviation = CRF 1A3a, Road transport = CRF category 1A3b, Railways = CRF category 1A3c, Navigation = CRF category 1A3d, Other transportation = CRF category 1A3e. International aviation and navigation is not included.
Vehicle ownership and truck intensity
Vehicle ownership and truck intensity - Trucks
Decomposition analysis of CO2 emissions from road freight transport in the EU, 1990–2008
Each bar shows the contribution of a single driver to GHG emission trends during a determined period. The thick short black lines indicate the combined effect of all emission drivers, i.e. the overall GHG emission trend during the period considered. Different data sources have been used for the calculation of carbon intensity, which may result in a high uncertainty of the results for this driver.
Modal split between freight transported by road and rail
Freight transport volume and modal split within the EU
Inland freight transport volumes and GDP
Inland freight transport volumes and GDP - EU-13
Inland freight transport volumes and GDP - EU-15
The change in urban freight vehicle kilometre (vkm) in London
Tonnes lifted per capita in 16 urban areas in the UK
Trucks in Europe per unit of GDP at current market prices
Utilisation of rail infrastructure for passenger and freight transport
Modelled CO2 emissions as tonne/km for freight transport, 2000 and 2010
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Annex 3: Autonomous freight transport
Drivers of CO2 emissions from road freight transport in the EU, 1990–2008
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Specific CO2 emissions per tonne-km and per mode of transport in Europe
Laying the foundations for greener transport — TERM 2011: transport indicators tracking progress towards environmental targets in Europe
For the first time ever the European Commissions is proposing a greenhouse gas emissions target for transport. But how is transport going to provide the services that our society needs while minimising its environmental impacts? This is the theme for the Transport White Paper launched in 2011. TERM 2011 and future reports aim to deliver an annual assessment on progress towards these targets by introducing the Transport and Environment Reporting Mechanism Core Set of Indicators (TERM-CSI). TERM 2011 provides also the baseline to which progress will be checked against, covering most of the environmental areas, including energy consumption, emissions, noise and transport demand. In addition, this report shows latest data and discuss on the different aspects that can contribute the most to minimise transport impacts. TERM 2011 applies the avoid-shift-improve (ASI) approach, introduced in the previous TERM report, analysing ways to optimise transport demand, obtain a more sustainable modal split or use the best technology available.
Beyond transport policy – exploring and managing the external drivers of transport demand
Illustrative case studies from Europe.
Transitions towards a more sustainable mobility system - TERM 2016
The EEA’s new report ‘TERM 2016: Transitions towards a more sustainable mobility system’ assesses the progress European Union Member States are making to improve the environmental performance of transport in line with related EU policy targets. The report also looks at the big changes underway in the sector, from emerging technologies like electric and driverless cars, or recent practices that have caught on, like shared or on-demand online mobility services for commuters. The report stresses that transport activity in the years ahead will continue to put pressure on the environment if action isn’t taken to make transport sustainable.