TRANSPORTATION DECARBONIZATION OVERVIEW

The global transportation sector contributes 15-20% of greenhouse gas emissions, with 25-50% coming from vehicles difficult to power with batteries, such as aircraft, transoceanic vessels, and long-haul trucks. CATF aims to catalyze the transition to zero-carbon fuels (ZCF), including hydrogen and ammonia, and the necessary infrastructure. The organization's initial focus is on the U.S. and EU, with plans to expand to emerging economies. To implement these strategies, CATF seeks $6.5 million in funding over the next three years.

• The global transportation sector is responsible for approximately 15% to 20% of total greenhouse gas emissions and is a primary source of air pollution.
• Battery-based electrification is insufficient for the entire sector, as between 25% and 50% of transportation emissions originate from vehicles that are difficult or impossible to power with batteries, specifically aircraft, transoceanic marine vessels, and long-haul trucks.
• Full decarbonization requires transitioning hard-to-electrify segments to zero-carbon energy carriers, such as ammonia and hydrogen, alongside the development of specialized delivery infrastructure.

APA

Clean Air Task Force (n.d.). TRANSPORTATION DECARBONIZATION OVERVIEW. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/01164429/CATF_TransportationDecarb_Overview.pdf

Chicago

Clean Air Task Force. TRANSPORTATION DECARBONIZATION OVERVIEW. n.d. https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/01164429/CATF_TransportationDecarb_Overview.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{cleanairtaskforcendtransportation, author = {{Clean Air Task Force}}, title = {{TRANSPORTATION DECARBONIZATION OVERVIEW}}, institution = {Clean Air Task Force}, url = {https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/01164429/CATF_TransportationDecarb_Overview.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }