Actions on climate and urban transport : the EU perspective

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1 XXI CONVEGNO ANNUALE SIDT Cambiamenti climatici e futuro del trasporto urbano Roma, 2 ottobre Università di Roma La Sapienza Actions on climate and urban transport : the EU perspective Patrick Mercier-Handisyde DG Research & Innovation Transport

2 Four main parts EU action on climate Climate & transport EU urban transport policy actions EU urban transport research and innovation actions: from FP7 to Horizon 2020

3 EU Action on climate CO 2 emissions rising CO 2 is the most important GHG produced -> global warming Main sources of CO 2 is combustion of fossil fuels, coal, oil and gas The transport sector is responsible of 23% of CO 2 emissions they have doubled since 1970 Feeling the heat : since middle of the 20th century, GHG emissions have increased, the atmosphere and ocean have warmed, snow and ice have diminished and sea level have risen

4 EU Action on climate - Targets up to 2050 (1/2) Commitment to transforming Europe into a highly energyefficient, low carbon economy Kyoto Protocol : EU15 (before 2004) to reduce collective emissions to 8% below the levels of 1990 by the years , likely to meet the targets (incl. new MS)

5 EU Action on climate - Targets up to 2050 (2/2) For 2020 : cutting emissions to 20% below 1990 levels - part of the EU 2020 growth strategy with a package of binding legislation EU climate and energy policy framework for 2030: the EC proposed to reduce emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by For 2050: target of reducing Europe's GHG emissions by 80-95% compared to 1990 levels EC roadmap for building the low-carbon European economy

6 EU Action on climate EU taking the initiative The EU Emissions Trading System Improve the use of renewable energies via legislation (wind, solar and biomass to 20% by 2020) Energy efficiency increase by 20% by 2020 of buildings, equipment, Binding targets to reduce CO 2 emissions for new cars Development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies to trap CO 2 The European Climate Change Programme (ECCP)

7 EU Action on climate EU at the forefront of international efforts For the development of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Kyoto Protocol New global climate agreement to keep global warming below 2 C EU proposal for a new agreement from 2020, ambitious, comprehensive and legally binding second phase of the Kyoto Protocol from 2013 to The EU provides substantial funding to help developing countries tackle climate change it gave just 7,3 billion in "fast start" financing over

8 EU Action on climate UN Climate Change Summit September 2014 President Barroso in New-York: Reduction goal of 40% by 2030 Cutting emissions by 80% - 95% by % of the overall EU budget on climate action Aim to allocate more than 3 billion in grants to support sustainable energy in developing countries In total, EU will provide 14 billion of public climate finance to partners outside the EU over the next seven years.

9 EU Action on climate Mainstreaming climate into other policies 20% of its 960 billion EU budget for period should be spent on climate change related action (on top of MS finance) Europe as a clean and competitive low carbon economy The Transport policy The Research & Innovation policy

10 Climate & Transport

11 GHG Emisions from the Transport sector Transport currently accounts for about 23% of global energy-related GHG emissions of which 75% are derived from land transport Transport sector emissions are set to double by 2050 if current trends persist

12 An integrated approach required to set transport on a 2 C path Transport sector can make a substantial contribution to global stabilisation pathways that can keep warming below 2 C above pre-industrial levels by using an integrated approach. Efficient vehicles and low-carbon fuels are crucial factors for emission reductions, avoiding unnecessary travel and shifting to other modes are also vital contributors and provide substantial potential for co-benefits, such as safety, air quality and productivity

13 Urban transport plays a big role! 40% of the overall transport emissions Biggest potential for co-benefits; several ways to reduce CO2 emissions: To reduce travelling, especially vehicle km driven: telecommuting, smatrter logistics, urban planning, To change into less polluting mode: from private car to public transport, car sharing, biking, To reduce emissions from vehicles : energy efficient cars, better engines, changing driver behaviour,

14 EU urban transport policy actions

15 The urban transport challenges Better meet the diverse urban transport and mobility needs of citizens, businesses and industry; offer more and more attractive choices Reduce the negative impacts of urban transport Ever-growing congestion Energy-supply security (oil dependence) Environment (air quality, noise) and Climate (1/4 quarter GHG emissions from urban areas) Citizens health and well-being Traffic safety, vulnerable road users Contribution to economic recovery (70% EU citizens and 85% EU GDP generated in urban areas)

16 Transport policy context and EU strategy Action Plan on Urban Mobility ( ) Action Plan on ITS (2008): Group on Urban ITS ( ). White Paper on Transport policy (2011), Urban Mobility Package COM (2013) 913 Clean Vehicles Directive (2009/33 ). Clean Power for Transport initiative: COM (2013) 17 on alternative fuels strategy, proposal for a Directive on fuel infrastructures (COM (2013) 18). EC type-approval system for motor vehicles (Directive 2007/46/EC and UNECE): incl. for HD vehicles emissions Euro VI (pollutant emissions) and soon on CO2 emissions.

17 The 2011 White Paper on Transport Roadmap to a Single European Transport Area Oil dependency, -60% GHG emisions by 2050, Congestion, Competitiveness of the EU economy Ten Goals for a competitive and resource efficient transport, including two specifically urban: Halve the use of conventionally-fuelled vehicles in urban transport by 2030, phase them out by 2050 Achieve essentially CO2-free city logistics by 2030 in major urban centres Transition from a car based mobility to a mobility based on walking, cycling and high quality public transport

18 Urban Mobility Package Initiative 31: Sustainable urban mobility plans (SUMP) -link EU funds to sustainable urban transport strategy Initiative 32: Framework for urban road user charging and access restriction zones Initiative 33: Zero-emission urban logistics in major urban centres by 2030 Urban Mobility Package: COM (2013) 913 from 17/12/2013 with an annex on SUMP and 4 working documents on city logistics, urban access regulations, deployment of ITS in urban areas, urban road safety

19 Clean Power for Transport Package 1. White Paper on Transport - EU needs to shift away from oil by diversifying its energy sources for transport Communication Clean Power for Transport COM (2013)17: A European alternative fuels strategy (Electricity, Natural gas, Biofuels, Hydrogen) 2. Directive on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure COM (2013) 18 - Focusing on the current obstacles, infrastructure and standards 3.Staff Working Document: Actions towards a comprehensive framework on LNG for shipping

20 EU urban transport research and innovation actions: from FP7 to Horizon 2020

21 FP7: A dedicated priority activity of the 'Transport' Theme on 'Sustainable Urban Mobility' Improving mobility of people and transport of goods in urban and peri-urban areas (All transport modes and all users) new transport and mobility concepts Developing clean, energy efficient, safe and intelligent urban transport systems Technological, economic, regulatory and institutional aspects New and accessible public transport systems

22 Main activities covered during FP7 for sustainable urban mobility High quality public transport (vehicles and intermodal interchanges) Clean and safe vehicles for passengers (automated, electric, natural-gas, soft modes ) Accessibility for All Intelligent mobility systems (traffic management, multimodal journey planners, ) Clean and efficient urban freight transport (city logistics, cargo boxes, electric vehicles, ) Environmental noise reduction Take-up of urban transport innovation International Cooperation

23 Example 1: The European Green Cars Initiative (EGCI) What: One of the three PPP for research and innovation proposed in the European recovery Plan of EGCI includes three action lines: research, innovation and demand side measures. Main RTD priorities: Electrification of road and urban transport; Improved energy efficiency for heavy-duty vehicles; Logistics and co-modality Funding: Up to 500 million for research

24 The EGCI Industrial Advisory Group integration of all involved sectors and EC services strategic dialogue between Commission and industry implementation of the Green Cars Initiative as a PPP Members (also representing ETPs ERTRAC, EPoSS, SmartGrids, EIRAC): AVL Bosch Continental ECT FEV Fiat Research Center Iberdrola IFP KU Leuven Procter & Gamble PTV Renault Ricardo Schachinger Siemens Valeo VDI/VDE-IT Volkswagen Volvo + DG RTD DG INFSO DG MOVE DG ENVI DG ENTR EIB

25 EGCI - Results 108 projects running or under negotiation for the whole EGCI, of which around 65 on electrification Almost complete coverage of the EGCI roadmap EC funding Projects Vehicle System Integration & Demo 8 3 Energy 4 Storage 31 7 Drive Train & Auxiliaries 8 Grid Integration ICT and infrastructure 9 Logistic Trucks Vehicle System Integration & Demo Energy Storage Drive Train & Auxiliaries Grid Integration ICT and infrastructure Logistic Trucks Range extenders Other

26 Example 2: ZeEUS Mission: Bringing electrification to the heart of the urban bus network Focus: Extend the fully electric solution to the core part of the urban bus network composed of high capacity buses 6 demonstrations in 8 European countries: Testing Plug-in Hybrid, Full-electric, Battery Trolleys With fast and slow charging strategies With different energy supply modes: plug-in, conductive, inductive, overhead line Coordinator: UITP 40 partners (6 manufactures, 6 PTO/PTA) Total cost: 22,5 M, EC funds: 13,5 M Start date: 1/11/2013, Duration: 42 months Project outputs and results: Evaluate the economic, environmental and societal feasibility of electric buses Facilitate the market uptake of electric buses in Europe Support decision makers with guidelines and tools on if, how and when to introduce electric bus systems Define Electric bus standards for charging ZeEUS Observatory to widely monitor the introduction of electric bus systems across Europe and beyond

27 Example 3: SOLUTIONS - Sharing Opportunities for Low carbon Urban transportations CSA Funded by: Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) of the European Commission to support international cooperation activities in the field of green urban transport Consortium Partners: 27 Partners form 18 countries in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa Duration: May 2013 April 2016

28 SOLUTIONS Objectives/key actions Foster the worldwide uptake of sustainable urban mobility solutions Assess the transferability of sustainable urban mobility solutions from around the world Assess their uptake potential in: Europe, Asia, Latin America, The Mediterranean region Foster sustainable urban mobility solutions implementation in four cities in: China, India, Brazil, Mexico Areas covered: Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans Public Transport Infrastructure City Logistics Clean Vehicles Mobility Management

29 The Urban Electric Mobility Initiative Launched at the United Nations Climate Summit in New York in September 2014 and supported by the EC through the SOLUTIONS project the Urban Electric Mobility Vehicles Initiative (UEMI) aims to: Increase the market share of electric vehicles in cities to least 30% Achieve a 30% reduction of CO 2 emissions in urban areas by 2030.

30 Horizon 2020 ( ): The new Framework Programmes for research and innovation, in line with EU 2020 strategy. Three pillars: Excellent science, Industrial leadership, societal challenges. A dedicated societal challenge on "Smart, green and integrated transport" with 4 priorities (Specific Programme): 1. Resource efficient transport that respect the environment 2. Better mobility, less congestion, more safety and security 3. Global leadership for the European transport industry 4. Socio-economic research and forward looking activities for policy making

31 Horizon 2020 for Urban Mobility 6,33 b for Transport research in H2020, largest shares for aeronautics and road. Challenge based approach Expansion towards closer to market activities Simplified procedures and work programmes Main calls of road transport interests in the field of Transport: Call Mobility for Growth (Mode & Transport Integration Specific Challenges, Cross-Cutting Issues). Call Green Vehicles Launch 1 st Calls: 11 December 2013 ; closure Calls: 28 August 2014

32 The European Green Vehicles Initiative (EGVI): a new cppp with 750 million EC funding To support the competitiveness of the automotive industry (CARS 2020 strategy) Research content (1/2) Help to reach the ambitious targets set by the EU transport, energy and climate protection policies: the 20/20/20 targets on renewable energy use, the CO2 emissions regulation, the Euro emissions standards for road vehicles The call on Green Vehicles is an essential component of road and urban transport R&I, funding: Improvement of energy efficiency of road transport vehicles Use of new types of non-conventional energies in road transport, such as electricity, CNG and LNG, bio-based fuels

33 Research content (2/2) The mode-specific Road area funds: R&I for road transport in complement to the Green Vehicles call Activities in the field of Internal combustion engines; support to air quality policy; safety of road transport; production technology; new vehicle concepts for road and urban transport The Urban mobility area: Innovation in resource-efficient and competitive urban mobility and transport ('CIVITAS 2020'): Transformation towards a cleaner and better urban mobility and transport with five complementary challenge-topics - Build on legacy (CIVITAS, STEER market take-up, )

34 Other relevant opportunities Smart Cities and Communities Enabling and Industrial Technologies (LEIT) for ICT Manufacturing Materials Joint Undertakings (Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2, ECSEL) Small Business and Fast-Track Innovation for Transport

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