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T-1A1a - Light Duty Vehicles

Personal and small-scale commercial vehicles, including cars, vans, and similar transport modes, which are a major part of daily mobility for many individuals. As a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, this subsector is targeted by a wide range of mitigation strategies.

Activities

Index Activity
T-1A1a-A-1 Petrol cars
T-1A1a-A-2 Diesel cars
T-1A1a-A-3 Gas cars
T-1A1a-A-4 Hydrogen vehicles
T-1A1a-A-5 LPG cars
T-1A1a-A-6 Pure electric vehicles
T-1A1a-A-7 LNG cars

Transition Elements

Key transition elements include the shift to electric and hydrogen vehicles, promoting eco-driving practices, and improving vehicle technology for greater efficiency. Additionally, strategies like remote working, non-travel meetings, and increasing the renewable proportion in petrol aim to further reduce the environmental impact of light-duty vehicles. Collectively, these initiatives work towards significantly lowering emissions and advancing sustainable mobility within the subsector.

For a summary of the IPCC Mitigation Options see M-1A - Land-based Transport.

Index Transition Element IPCC Mitigation Option
T-1A1a-TE-1 Shift to electric cars M-1A-12 - Electric Technologies
T-1A1a-TE-2 Shift to hydrogen cars M-1A-13 - Fuel Cell Technologies
T-1A1a-TE-3 Ecodriving of cars M-1A-16 - Eco-driving
T-1A1a-TE-4 Improved car engine technology M-1A-15 - Improved Energy Efficiency for Vehicles
T-1A1a-TE-5 Increase journey sharing M-1A-5 - Shared Mobility
T-1A1a-TE-6 Shift from car to railway M-1A-3 - Public Transit
T-1A1a-TE-7 Shift to online meetings and services M-1A-7 - Smart Mobility
T-1A1a-TE-8 Shift from car to remote working M-1A-6 - Teleworking
T-1A1a-TE-9 Biofuel for petrol cars M-1A-11 - Alternative Fuels for Vehicles
T-1A1a-TE-10 Shift to walking and cycling M-1A-2 - Active Transport Modes
T-1A1a-TE-11 Shift to electric bikes M-1A-2 - Active Transport Modes
T-1A1a-TE-12 Shift to travel by electric bus M-1A-3 - Public Transit
T-1A1a-TE-13 Shift to travel by hydrogen bus M-1A-11 - Alternative Fuels for Vehicles
T-1A1a-TE-14 Shift to travel by LPG bus M-1A-11 - Alternative Fuels for Vehicles
T-1A1a-TE-15 Shift to travel by gas bus M-1A-3 - Public Transit
T-1A1a-TE-16 Shift to travel by petrol bus M-1A-3 - Public Transit
T-1A1a-TE-17 Shift to travel by diesel bus M-1A-3 - Public Transit
T-1A1a-TE-18 Shift to trams, light rail and subway M-1A-3 - Public Transit
T-1A1a-TE-19 Shift to gas cars M-1A-11 - Alternative Fuels for Vehicles
T-1A1a-TE-20 Biofuel for gas cars M-1A-11 - Alternative Fuels for Vehicles
T-1A1a-TE-21 Biofuel for diesel cars M-1A-11 - Alternative Fuels for Vehicles
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