This POSTnote examines the potential of ‘biofuels’ for transport, and the influence of EC set-aside and fiscal policies. POSTnote 41. POST. 1993.
Biofuels for transport (235 KB , PDF)
Alternatives to diesel and petrol can be made from certain agricultural crops, and are currently under trial in many European countries, including the UK. The European Commission foresees that under a favourable tax regime, up to 5% of motor fuels could be provided by agriculture.
This POSTnote examines the potential of ‘biofuels’ for transport, and the influence of EC set-aside and fiscal policies.
Biofuels for transport (235 KB , PDF)
This POSTnote will explain the data and models that allow consideration of the 'totality' of the environmental impacts of different production practices and commodities arising from their manufacture, distribution and subsequent waste parts of their lifecycle.
This POSTnote will consider how effective the process of LAEP is in delivering the necessary energy system changes required at the local level.
Technology and data enabled opportunities are key priorities in the Department for Transport’s Future of Freight Plan. This POSTnote reviews digital technologies that support freight, including their impact on the labour force, potential environmental benefits and technical barriers.
