Preparations for the next ERC event are gearing up. Hosted by Deloitte and Shell, the event on 14 November will explore decarbonization pathways for different modalities of transport. Previous events under our 2024 Focus on Demand addressed demand in the built environment and matching demand and supply for industry respectively.

As we enjoy the first days of summer and perhaps anticipate a summer break, the ERC team are already thinking ahead of the fall. Steering Board member Gisele Widdershoven (Deloitte), incoming Steering Board member Marlou Bergboer (Shell) and outgoing Steering Board member Eveline Otten (Shell) are currently finetuning the programme.

The agenda of Decabonisation pathways for transport will address road transport, shipping and aviation. You can expect to hear about drivers for decarbonisation such as changes in regulations and consumer preferences, and about levers for decarbonisation such as technological innovations and new mobility concepts in urban areas. We will be looking for answers to the questions:

• How will the role of electricity, hydrogen and biofuels in road transport evolve?
• What experiences and new solutions are there for heavy duty trucks?
• What will be the fuel of the future for inland, short-sea and deep sea shipping?
• What drives consumer choices and what changes are possible?
• What national, European and international regulations affect how and how fast transport sectors can decarbonise?

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