A review of low-carbon measurements and transition pathway of transport sector in China

doi:10.12006/j.issn.1673-1719.2020.202

Abstract

Abstract:

To limit global warming well below 2℃, transport sector needs to be deeply decarbonized in China. This paper presents a review analysis of current greenhouse gas emission and future trend of transport sector, and a discussion about the low carbon pathways based on the potentials and costs of different mitigation strategies. Greenhouse gas emissions from transport sector will keep increasing rapidly in future several years. Road transport remains the highest proportion, while emission from civil aviation enjoys the most rapid growth. The available mitigation options can be categorized into four groups: structural changes including new customer behavior and demand, disruptive technologies including autonomous vehicles, alternative fuel technologies and fuel economy improvement. To decarbonize transport sector, stricter fuel economy standards should be implemented, alternative fuel vehicles should be prompted and feasible measures should be adopted to lead the structural transition.

Key words: Transport sector, Low-carbon transition pathway, China

YUAN Zhi-Yi, LI Zhen-Yu, KANG Li-Ping, TAN Xiao-Yu, ZHOU Xin-Jun, LI Xiao-Jin, LI Chao, PENG Tian-Duo, OU Xun-Min. A review of low-carbon measurements and transition pathway of transport sector in China[J]. Climate Change Research, 2021, 17(1): 27-35.

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