Decarbonisation options for the Dutch onshore oil and gas industry

The onshore production of natural gas (NG) in the Netherlands has decreased significantly since 2012 due to the decision by the Dutch government to phase out production from the Groningen gas field, the largest gas field in the Netherlands. Even though production is being shut down, NG will continue to play an important role in the Dutch energy...

The transition to a Zero Emission Vehicles fleet for cars in the EU by 2050: Pathways and impacts: An evaluation of forecasts and backcasting the COP21 commitments : A policy support study carried out as part of the EAFO project for the European Commission Directorate General Mobility & Transport

Decarbonising transport is central to achieving Europe’s policy commitments on climate change. The transport sector is expected to deliver a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU by 2050. Achieving these commitments is expected to require a complete decarbonisation of the passenger car fleet. The more ambitious COP21...

Economic viability study of an on-road wireless charging system with a generic driving range estimation method

The economic viability of on-road wireless charging of electric vehicles (EVs) strongly depends on the choice of the inductive power transfer (IPT) system configuration (static or dynamic charging), charging power level and the percentage of road coverage of dynamic charging. In this paper, a case study is carried out to determine the expected...

Elektrische rondvaart in Amsterdam

Achtergrond : De Amsterdamse binnenstad, met haar smalle grachten en hoge bebouwing, is als UNESCO-werelderfgoed gevoelig voor de vervuiling door uitlaatgassen van voer- en vaartuigen. Specifiek kan voor vaartuigen worden gedacht aan schepen voor de uitvoering van overheidstaken (Waternet, Haven Amsterdam, Brandweer Amsterdam), de veren van het...

Economic considerations for on-road wireless charging systems - A case study

Economic viability of on-road charging strongly depends on the choice of inductive power transfer (IPT) system configuration (static or dynamic charging), charging power level and the percentage road coverage of dynamic charging. In this paper, a case study is carried out to determine the expected investment costs involved in installing the on...

Generic methodology for driving range estimation of electric vehicle with on-road charging

An analytical estimation of driving range of electric vehicles (EVs) with contactIess on-road charging system is presented in this paper. Inductive power transfer (IPT) systems with different configurations (static, dynamic), power levels and road coverage have different (and non-linear) impact on the driving range. A generic methodology has...

Inzetbaarheid van zero emissie bussen in Nederland

In 2012 ondertekende de Minister van het Ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu de Green Deal Zero Emissie Busvervoer, met als ultieme doel een volledig emissievrije bussenvloot in 2025. Dat betekent een ambitie om in 2025 alle OV-bussen te hebben voorzien van elektrische aandrijving, waaronder batterij-elektrisch en waterstofelektrisch....

Energie- en milieu-aspecten van elektrische personenvoertuigen

Fuel-electricity mix and efficiency in Dutch plug-in and range-extender vehicles on the road

For the Dutch Ministry for Infrastructure and the Environment data of plug-in vehicles was collected. Data concerning fueling and charging of plug-in vehicles is collected from lease companies, a fuel-pass company, and the charging infrastruture organisation. More than 10% of the total Dutch plug-in fleet is covered. The electricity data is...

Clean buses for your city. Smart choices for cities

This policy analysis provides clear and in-depth information which will guide policy makers in European municipalities, public transport operators and other local decision makers in their choice of clean(er) public transport. First, it defines drivers and challenges that influence municipalities to look at ‘cleaner’ bus options. Second, for five...

Afsluitende rapportage praktijkproef elektrisch rijden RWS

One year monitoring of 26 electric vehicles

The Dutch government regards electric driving as a very promising option to make our future automobility more sustainable, to strenghten the Dutch energy position and to give our economy a structural boost. Therefore, it was decided to gain experience of electric driving through field tests with the Dutch Government's Public Works Department....

Schone en duurzame bussen in het openbaar vervoer: wat is de route?

Alternative fuels for sea shipping

Investigations of safety risks in converted electric vehicles

Within the departments Environmentally Sustainable Transport and Automotive of TNO (Netherlands organisation for applied scientific research) several projects investigating safety aspects of electric vehicles have been conducted, including one in cooperation with KEMA and RDW of the Netherlands. Most attention in these projects was given to cars...