A Holistic Approach to Decarbonize the Transport Sector

Abstract:  

Demand for transport energy is increasing global, mainly driven by population and economic growth in emerging markets. This increased demand creates new challenges and opportunities, particularly in addressing climate and air quality concerns. This growth is expected to be heavily skewed towards demand from the commercial (heavy duty vehicles, aviation and marine) rather than the personal transport sector. This is because the average car in 2040 will be smaller, lighter, and travel shorter distances. There is also far greater scope for electrification in the light-duty sector. In fact, the role of the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) is evolving – from the sole powertrain in a vehicle to an efficiency improvement and emissions reduction enabler through hybridization.

Bio:
Dr. Amer works at the interface between technology development, environmental policy, and strategies to enable sustainable solutions. He has established a successful track record in the co-optimization of fuels and engines across a broad spectrum of transport applications.