Low-Carbon Transition of Transport Energy Systems: Policy Instruments, Technological Innovations, and Market Synergies
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "C: Energy Economics and Policy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2026 | Viewed by 27
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Interests: climate change issues; carbon emission reduction; economic evaluations of emerging technologies in transportation systems; policy appraisals for the faster uptake of alternative fuel vehicles
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Interests: environmental economics; carbon markets; renewable energy policy; CGE modeling; emissions trading schemes; energy transition strategies
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Transport energy systems are at the heart of the global effort to achieve a low-carbon future. As urban populations expand and mobility demands grow, the transport sector faces increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint while maintaining reliability, accessibility, and economic viability. The need to decarbonise transport represents both a technical challenge and a complex policy and economic undertaking that demands coordinated action across different sectors and governance levels. In addition, evolving energy markets, particularly fluctuations in fuel and electricity prices, play a pivotal role in shaping the uptake of electric vehicles and influencing consumer and investment decisions.
This Special Issue focuses on the critical role of policy instruments, technological innovations, and market dynamics in driving the transition toward low-emission and sustainable transport systems. We invite scholars to submit contributions that examine the design, implementation, and effectiveness of climate and energy policies in the transport sector. Relevant topics include carbon pricing, emissions trading schemes, fuel economy standards, renewable fuel mandates, and financial or regulatory incentives. We also welcome studies on emerging technologies such as battery electric vehicles, hydrogen mobility solutions, wireless charging infrastructure, and digital platforms that improve transport system efficiency and environmental outcomes.
This Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and promote evidence-based approaches to achieving a just, inclusive, and resilient low-carbon transport future.
Dr. Mingyue (Selena) Sheng
Dr. Lingli Qi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- transport energy policy and regulation
- low-carbon transport technologies
- electric and hydrogen vehicle systems
- market-based instruments for emissions reduction
- infrastructure planning for sustainable mobility
- energy–transport–finance system interactions
- transport system modelling and simulation
- socioeconomic impacts of decarbonisation strategies
- urban mobility and demand-side management
- digitalisation and smart mobility solutions
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