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EPJ Web Conf.
Volume 148, 2017
5th course of the MRS-EMRS “Materials for Energy and Sustainability” and 3rd course of the “EPS-SIF International School on Energy”
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| Article Number | 00006 | |
| Number of page(s) | 12 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201714800006 | |
| Published online | 24 July 2017 | |
https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/201714800006
The road to sustainable transportation
Leiden University – P.O. Box 9504, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands
Published online: 24 July 2017
Since most modes of transportation rely on liquid energy carriers like gasoline or diesel, the approaching end of the fossil fuel era poses a special challenge. One should bear in mind that nothing matches the energy density of liquid fuels. It is, therefore, important to consider the efficiency of various modes of transportation and explore alternative options for energy carriers. This includes a feasibility study of the use of solar energy in transportation. In this perspective various modes of transportation are briefly reviewed and the possible alternative energy carriers assessed.
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