Cars, Trucks, Planes-What will drive them in the future英文课件.ppt

Cars, Trucks, Planes:What will drive them in the future? Biggest increase in Australia’s emissions since 1990 is private transport Increased 29% since 1990 Public transport in crisis “Transport congestion choking Melbourne” -- The Age “Fuel price drives commuters onto buses and trains” -- SMH What do these problems have in common? Government Report :Is the World Running Out of Oil (2005) Oil consumption Greenhouse gas emissions Australian transport Methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) also need to be considered. Why the increase in GHG for cars? The Technology Progression for Australia? Biofuels from current agriculture Side effects of biofuels Sustainability - GHG emissions across fuel typesin a typical ‘family sedan’ Room for improvement Automobiles are becoming increasingly electrified There is a strong demand for more energy storage on board the vehicle. Much research into high-tech batteries The UltraBattery An All-Electric Vehicle EV Performance Finally, the Hydrogen Powered Car The Future? Expect more pressure to reduce emissions Simplest ways to reduce emissions: - Reduce travel (particularly in cities) Reduce vehicle size where possible Improve traffic flows improve fuel economy of vehicles Expect more pressure to reduce emissions Expect more technological improvements in engines. Hybrids save fuel (and emissions) – but mostly in the city (short journeys and stop-start driving) The easiest ways to reduce emissions are to reduce travel, reduce vehicle size, then reduce congestion. Could we achieve substantial emission reductions? Could we achieve substantial emission reductions? Could we achieve substantial emission reductions? 89% reduction in 36 years! Public awareness of the problem Government response Determined planning Regulations Driving Road management Vehicle technology Technology 3,798 Road deaths 3.74 million Number of vehicles 1970 -58% 1605 3,798 Road deaths +260% % Change 13.49 millio