Transport

• [New] The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a historic achievement, providing a generational opportunity to transform America's transportation, energy, water, and broadband infrastructure. Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
• [New] With the global trading system already struggling to cope with high transport costs and congested ports, closer coordination could help stabilise international markets for food, energy, and commodities, and minimise additional disruptions to supply chains. Ahram Online
• [New] A goal has been set of 10 million tonnes of domestic renewable hydrogen production and 10 million tonnes of imports by 2030, in order to replace natural gas, coal and oil in hard-to-decarbonise industries and transport sectors. Fortescue Future Industries
• [New] Researchers used the International Energy Agency's (IEA) scenario for decarbonising the transport sector rapidly enough to not jeopardise the 1.5 degrees Celsius goal, which would need 57.5% of all cars produced in 2030 to be electric. CNA
• [New] Japan and the EU are exploring opportunities to cooperate further on transportation, energy, and digital sectors, and supply chains. Lexology
• [New] Inflation could reach up to 10% by the end of the year, energy bill increases are hitting consumers hard and other daily expenditure is not immune either - with council tax and transport costs on the up too. The London Economic
• [New] The production of green hydrogen will be used in the energy and transportation sector in northern Europe to fuel the equivalent of approximately 15,000 heavy-duty vehicles per day. Yahoo Lifestyle
• [New] Experts point to transport as the biggest single source of emissions in the UK, citing clear potential of having more people switch over to active car clubs, especially as electric vehicles begin to account for greater percentages of stock. AirQualityNews
• [New] Green hydrogen could cost as much as 11 times more than natural gas per unit of energy at prices before the winter energy crisis and the invasion of Ukraine, even before storage and transportation. Transnational Institute
• [New] While the IIJA represents a generational opportunity to transform America's transportation, energy, water, and broadband infrastructure, getting it right will require breaking down barriers across all levels of government and enabling new and expanded approaches to public-private partnerships. Eventbrite
• [New] In a statement, India's largest gas transporting and marketing firm said it has awarded the contract to set up the PEM-based project that will produce 4.3 tonnes of green hydrogen per day (about 10 MW capacity), which will be mixed in natural gas for supply to industries. the weekly ledger
• [New] The Tacoma LNG project will enable container ships that transport goods between Washington state and Anchorage, Alaska to switch fuel from diesel to natural gas, and displace diesel used in the Puget Sound area electrical grid during periods of high demand. Canadian Energy Centre
• [New] The EV industry has attracted more than $400 billion in investments, helping companies develop technologies that will ease the transition to electric transportation. Earth911.com
• [New] City Rail Link is the heart of Auckland's transport network, and Light Rail will form the spine of what will be a fully integrated rapid transport network that will lead us into the future. The Beehive
• [New] The light rail route will be integrated with current train and bus hubs and the City Rail Link stations and connections, bringing Auckland's transport infrastructure into the 21st century, allowing faster trips and reduced emissions. The Beehive
• [New] The alternative protein sector in China - more commonly known as New Protein locally - is hopeful that it could finally get its own Green Financing system in line with China's 2060 carbon neutrality goals, similar to existing financing systems in the energy and transportation sectors. FoodNavigator-Asia.com
• [New] Providing access to a private network to innovators and startups seeking to apply IoT technology to shipping and transportation sectors will amplify the Tacoma area as a prime region in North America for tech development. Palo Alto Networks Blog
• [New] Hyundai is ramping up marketing activities to promote its self-driving Ioniq 5 Robotaxi ahead of the vehicle transporting public passengers starting in 2023. Carscoops
• [New] The U.S.-ASEAN Transportation Dialogue Partnership: The Department of Transportation will launch new air, land, and maritime transportation programs that promote safety, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, regional connectivity, and emerging transport technologies. The White House
• [New] Ukraine now similarly has an opportunity to leapfrog a generation of technologies - to green its energy system, modernise its transportation and communications infrastructure and update urban planning. The Guardian
• [New] From next week, face masks will no longer need to be mandatory in air travel in all cases, broadly aligning with the changing requirements of national authorities across Europe for public transport. The Local

Last updated: 27 May 2022