When it comes to tackling the challenge of decarbonising transport, there are a number of potential measures and solutions that will contribute to reaching the overall net zero target. These include battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell and bio-fuelled vehicles in replacement of conventional combustion engines. Alongside autonomous vehicles, digital solutions, improvements to public services and changes to ownership models. As one of the largest contributors to the UK’s emissions output, all forms of domestic and international transport will require decarbonisation solutions.
Decarbonising transport is not just a climate and environmental issue. 40,000 premature deaths are attributed to air pollution due to road traffic, with light-vehicles accounting for 32% of transport-related NOx emissions and heavy goods vehicles accounting for around 13%. The combination of its global health and environmental impacts makes the decarbonisation of transport a critical aim for leaders around the world.
Our research also investigates the potential environmental impact of these new technologies, such as the recyclability and second-life applications of batteries used in electric vehicles at end-of-life.
By working closely with industry and government, we can help to accelerate the UK towards a decarbonised transport sector.
NPL has a responsibility to tackle priority measurement challenges and is producing a series of reports which highlight and prioritise measurement needs.
Exploring batteries, fuel cells and other decarbonised transport solutions.
Quantifying the impact of pollution.
Gareth Hinds from the National Physical Laboratory shares his vision of the near-term future of hydrogen vehicles in the UK.
In the midst of the pandemic, NPL helped Faraday Battery gather data to train their predictive maintenance model.
We worked with UCL to help prevent costly product failure caused by thermal runaway.
We have developed a unique technique towards making fuel cells and electrolysers more cost-effective and efficient.
NPL develops a low-cost online hydrogen fuel quality monitoring system
If you’re a minister, policy maker or industry leader and would like to find out how measurement can support you in ensuring the accuracy of the information used for decision making in support of climate action, then we can help.