Reaching toward net-zero carbon transport—a Transatlantic Perspective
11–12 September 2024. Ghent, Belgium
Highlights
2nd UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies European Transport and Energy Research Centre (ETERC) Conference
Two days of discussion about European transportation priorities related to vehicles, fuels, freight, and passenger travel, at EU and member-state level
Opportunities to share experiences and lessons learned from both sides of the Atlantic, highlighting insights for policy improvements
Continuing the ITS-Davis tradition of convening the highest caliber experts and leaders from government, environmental NGOs, industry and academia
This invitation-only, in-person event will contribute to sustainable transportation policy development in Europe. The conference will address challenges to achieving sustainable European transportation systems in the context of evolving EU governance and policy decisions. We will consider climate, energy security, environmental justice, and economic concerns and how these influence transportation investments and choices.
Preliminary Schedule
Day 1 | Achieving an equitable and cost-effective transition in road vehicles |
Session 1: Ensuring rapid, broad, equitable and economically sound adoption of electric cars | |
Session 2: Accelerating the transition to zero tailpipe CO2 road freight: overcoming barriers and addressing uncertainties | |
Session 3: The role of cities to promote clean technology and deliver a resilient and equitable transition | |
Day 2 | Mobilizing investments to ensure that the technology transition in the transport sector is a win-win strategy for climate, the environment, industry and society |
Session 4: Addressing challenges in battery (and chips) value chains and securing sustainable critical material supply | |
Session 5: Hydrogen merit order: where should scare hydrogen resources be allocated across the economy, and across transportation uses? | |
Session 6: Exploring the implications of differences between EU and US policy approaches to stimulate adoption of low-carbon fuels, most relevant for shipping and aviation | |
Session 7: Closing panel on policy priorities | |