The transport sector

The transport sector accounts for around 1/3 of Norwegian greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve the climate goals by 2030, the transport sector must significantly reduce its emissions. This means that the transport sector faces significant changes in the coming decades.

New solutions must be adapted to different types of transport

Reducing emissions in the transport sector requires more renewable fuels and the development of new infrastructure for charging and refuelling, tailored to the needs of different transportation types. Electrification is a key measure for a sustainable transformation of the transport sector, but hydrogen and various forms of biofuels and e-fuels will also play important roles.

Cutting emissions through better optimisation

Digitisation, automation, and new technology can provide better optimised transportation and utilisation of both vehicles and infrastructure. Such improvements do not happen automatically but require changes in framework conditions and among stakeholders throughout the value chain.

The transition brings the transport and energy sectors closer together

The interface between the transport and energy sectors is relatively new. This means that the transportation industry has an increased need for knowledge about the energy sector and the framework conditions for energy use. The energy demand in the transport sector is significant, and the transition will have a considerable impact on the power system. Power producers and grid operators must enhance their understanding of the transport sector’s needs to contribute to the transition.

We combine knowledge of the energy system with insights into developments in the transport sector. We contribute to the development of policies, framework conditions, and public procurement in the transport sector, particularly related to decarbonisation.