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  • [New] The UK's Department for Transport revealed its Future of Flight action plan, which it created with industry partners to map out the introduction of eVTOL services expected to add an additional £45 billion ($57.1 billion) to the national economy by 2030. DroneDJ
  • [New] EU policy is driving up demand for renewable fuels, with the RED stipulating that advanced biofuels must cover at least 3.5% of the energy used for transport by 2030. Euronews.com
  • [New] The UK government and the Department for Transport have released the joint Future of Flight action plan, which could help make flying taxis, crime-fighting drones and critical 999 care deliveries a reality by 2030. Passenger Terminal Today
  • [New] Flying taxis, crime-fighting drones and critical 999 care deliveries could all be a reality by 2030, according to the UK government and industry's joint Future of Flight action plan, announced by the Department for Transport. DIGIT.FYI
  • [New] The Department for Transport emphasizes that safety remains a top priority, warning that illegal e-scooter use could result in significant penalties. BNN
  • [New] To help drive the decarbonization of the transport sector, Shell has set a new ambition to reduce customer emissions from the use of its oil products by 15-20% by 2030 compared with 2021. Shell plc
  • [New] The Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture includes a Transport Layer of data communications satellites that will serve as a tactical network to move data collected by a Tracking Layer of infrared sensors to users around the world. SpaceNews
  • [New] Demand for batteries used in traction, mainly in the automotive and transport sector, is expected to see outstanding growth with a CAGR of 22.3% from 2022 to 2032. Yahoo Finance
  • [New] Maritime transportation between Asia and Europe is cheaper than land transportation, while the fact that the Development Road requires maritime transportation first, followed by land transportation, will impose extra expenses on transportation companies. Carnegie Middle East Center
  • [New] Mobile satellite services provider Iridium Communications' purchase of satellite timing / positioning service provider Satelles Inc. will test its credentials in the coming weeks in a competition of alternative-PNT providers organized by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Space Intel Report
  • [New] AustralianSuper is aiming to invest £18bn (€21bn) in the UK by the end of the decade, having earmarked £8bn in fresh capital for large-scale, long-term investment opportunities in energy transition, digital infrastructure, mixed-use estates, and transport and logistics. Real Assets
  • [New] China intends to develop transport infrastructure between Iran and its neighbours such as Pakistan, with major roles expected for Chinese companies. businesslive
  • The renewable hydrogen produced will initially be used at Shell's Energy & Chemicals Park in Rotterdam to partially decarbonise the production of fossil fuels and support the industrial use of hydrogen in the heavy transportation industry. Energy Global
  • Emissions from road transport and buildings will be key areas if the UK is to progress, which is why changes to government plans around electric vehicles and heat pumps could be problematic. Carbon Brief
  • The UK will need to address emissions from buildings, transport, industry and agriculture to reach its 2050 target. Carbon Brief
  • International advocacy efforts at IMO are led by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Coast Guard, and include a continued push to adopt decarbonization targets in line with the Paris Climate Agreement (zero by 2050). The Maritime Executive
  • Germany's Federal Ministry of Digital Infrastructure and Transport will provide up to €8m under the second phase of its National Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology for the HyTraGen (Hydrogen Tram Next Generation) project. International Railway Journal
  • Recent favorable policies and inspiring examples of transport decarbonization efforts worldwide are likely to enable markets to reach green parity earlier than previously expected. BCG Global
  • With the price of maritime transport up 163% globally, Israel could be affected through higher import costs or by supply chain disruptions and a rise in commodity and energy prices. The Times of Israel
  • Carmakers in Europe and the US prefer that battery makers operate close to their plants to prevent supply chain disruptions and reduce transportation costs. Rhodium Group
  • In light of the current energy consumption in other economic sectors (most notably in buildings or transport) and limited renewable potentials, large import shares of national gross domestic energy consumption are likely for Austria in the future. NASA/ADS
  • Taking a holistic approach to the decarbonization of the transport sector will require higher efficiency both in terms of vehicles and the transport system as a whole. IEA
  • Industry target The IMO, shipping's global regulator, has set targets to reduce life-cycle GHG from international maritime transportation by 20% -30% by 2030 and 70% -80% by 2040 against 2008, before reaching net-zero emissions close to 2050. Platts Live

Last updated: 22 March 2024



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