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Project Code [RDD/00697]
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Project title
DRIFT-HDV: DecaRbonisation Irish HDV FleeT
Primary Funding Agency
Sustainable Energy Authority Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
Department of Transport
Lead Organisation
University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD)
Project Abstract
Full decarbonisation of the Irish road freight sector requires a shift to new technologies and energy carriers, such as electric vehicles, electric roads/e-highways, hydrogen or fuel cell trucks and power-to-liquid options along with renewable liquid fuels. This project will review international and European best practices and benchmark the Irish HDV fleet in order to reach the goal of Net Zero Emissions by 2050 (NZE2050).
Research Hub
Climate related research
Research Theme
Achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/02/2023