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Exploring low carbon transition pathways for the UK road transport sector

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  • Mohammed Hussaini
  • Miklas Scholz

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This paper uses an analytical framework of multi-level and multi-phase perspectives to explore low carbon transition pathways for the UK road transport system. The work draws on the impact made by the national (UK) and regional (EU) low carbon policy instruments on the UK road sector. The results show that the transformation pathway, which is at the take-off phase on a large scale, is the only fully active pathway. The transformation is mainly characterized by the adoption of biofuel blends and hybrid electric vehicles, as well as niche technologies. For the emergence of an ideal low carbon road system in the UK, it is shown that the transformation pathway is insufficient and the likely pathway sequence to full decarbonization will be transformation-substitution-de-alignment/re-alignment. However, the dynamics that can favour a smooth process of this sequence will demand a range of active niche technologies and strong government intervention.

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  • Mohammed Hussaini & Miklas Scholz, 2017. "Exploring low carbon transition pathways for the UK road transport sector," Transportation Planning and Technology, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 40(7), pages 796-811, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:transp:v:40:y:2017:i:7:p:796-811
    DOI: 10.1080/03081060.2017.1340024
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