CO2 emissions from road transport IRU’s response © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

IRU Priorities 2008 – Overview As per Art. 2 of the IRU Constitution Sustainable Development Innovation Incentives Infrastructure Facilitation Trade Tourism Road Transport © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

IRU’s response! The road transport industry is the only mode of transport that has committed to achieving the goal of sustainable development and the IRU has made it a constitutional obligation. "...promote the economic, social and environmental objectives of sustainable development within the road transport industry by improving productivity, road safety, energy savings and the protection of the environment." (Art.2 of International Road Transport Union's constitution) © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

IRU Priority: Sustainable Development As per Art IRU Priority: Sustainable Development As per Art. 2 of the IRU Constitution IRU Charter for Sustainable Development (1996) IRU Initiative “Driving Towards Sustainable Development” (1997) IRU Guide to Sustainable Development (2000) IRU Reports on Road Transport Best Industry Practices (2002/4) Industry as a Partner for Sustainable Development UNEP (2002) © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

3 “i” Strategy for Sustainable Development innovation – Effective “at-source” technical measures & operating practices to reduce environmental impact are the best way to reduce CO2 emissions of road transport. incentives – Governments need to encourage faster introduction by transport operators of best available technology and practices which help to reduce CO2 emissions. infrastructure – Adequate investment in new infrastructure to remove bottlenecks and missing links, plus best use of existing infrastructure, are essential to reduce CO2 emissions from road transport. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

Focussing on toxic emissions first Evolution of Commercial Vehicle Emission Standards in the EU - 87% - 81% - 86% - 97% Source: Eur Commission, Auto Oil II © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

Interaction NOx Emissions and Fuel Consumption / CO2 Emissions Lower combustion temperature gives lower NOx emissions but increases fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. 0 = low 3 = high Source: IRU, 2005 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

CO2 - What is it? Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a non-toxic gas which is produced by natural sources and human activity. Two typical processes which produce CO2 are breathing and burning of fossil fuel (eg: combustion in an engine). Typical combustion reaction : CH4 + 2O2 CO2 + 2H2O + heat © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

CO2 is a non toxic Greenhouse Gas which contributes to global warming What is the issue? CO2 is a non toxic Greenhouse Gas which contributes to global warming Human activity and consequent energy use raise the level of CO2 in the atmosphere. Globalisation has lead to an increase in trade and transport. Reducing CO2 emissions is a global issue and everyone needs to take their respective responsibilities. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

Who produces CO2 3% 27% 33% 30% 17% 20% Power generation Heating Other (waste disposal agriculture, etc) Private Car, Airline, Ship, Rail Goods transport by road While power generation and heating contribute to over 50% of the CO2 emissions, these are areas were viable alternate energy sources with low CO2 emissions exist already today. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

Innovation The fuel consumption and thus CO2 emissions of commercial vehicles have been reduced by 36% since 1970. Eco-driving training helps to further reduce fuel consumption and therefore CO2 emissions by up to 10%. Modular Concept © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

Evolution of Fuel Consumption 40-tonne truck 1970-2004: -36% Source: Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) e.V., 2004 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

European Modular Concept – Promoting Co-Modality Reduction in number of trips by 32% Reduction of fuel consumption by 15% Reduction of CO2 emission by 15% Harmonisation and standardisation of various combinations is needed to allow intra- and inter-modal exchangeability. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

IRU Position on co-modality Modular Concept promotes co-modality by offering BETTER TRANSPORT rather than MORE TRANSPORT © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

Incentives Real business incentives can make road transport cleaner. CO2 emission taxation needs to be applied correctly. Busses and coaches replace up to 80 cars reducing, congestion and CO2 emissions. Remember! Biofuels are not CO2 neutral ! Clean transport by rail – only with nuclear energy. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

Biofuels are not CO2 neutral © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

Biofuels are not an economically viable solution! © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

Infrastructure Congestion is responsible for 100 billion litres of wasted fuel in the United States alone and is a source of unecessary CO2 emissions! Road congestion increases CO2 emissions by 300%. Road transport taxes should go back into roads. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

Road Congestion increases Fuel Consumption (40 tonne truck) Source: VDA, 2000 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

Everyone needs to take their respective responsibilities. Conclusion The road transport industry is committed to achieving sustainable development. The IRU 3 “i” strategy for sustainable development paves the way to reducing CO2 emissions. Everyone needs to take their respective responsibilities. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2008

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