What's New in Energy

The next TRB E-Newsletter will be sent on January 2, 2019.

The International Transport Forum has released a report that presents a statistical portrait of passenger car, light commercial, and heavy-duty vehicle fleets in the European Union (EU) from 2001 to 2017. This report highlights vehicle technologies, fuel consumption, and emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants.

TRB's second annual Careers in Motion Networking Fair takes place on January 13, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, during the 2019 TRB Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The event provides an opportunity for prospective employers from a wide range of sectors and modes to meet with transportation professionals interested in working for their organizatio...

The International Transport Forum has released a report that describes how to decrease road freight’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. This report highlights policy areas that may need adjustment for effective decarbonization of road freight. It also identifies where there are gaps in previous research.

Take a test ride in an autonomous shuttle, see a prototype of an automated passenger car, and learn more about the principles behind U.S. DOT’s Automated Vehicles 3.0 initiative at the TRB Connected and Automated Vehicle Showcase, which will be located in the exhibit hall during the 98th TRB Annual Meeting.   While you are in the exhibit hall, visit the TRB booth to get your complimen...

Download the TRB Annual Meeting mobile app , supported by the PTV Group, prior to arriving at the 98th TRB Annual Meeting, January 13-17, 2019, in Washington, D.C. To download the app, search “TRB 2019” in the App Store or Google Play. When opening the app for the first time, enter the same email address used to register for the Annual Meeting. The app provides registered attendees with the abi...

The International Council on Clean Transportation has released a report that provides details on the latest measures that select European Union (EU) member states are taking to support advanced alternative fuels. Biofuels are one option that may increase renewable energy and decrease the carbon intensity of the transportation sector by 2030.

The International Council on Clean Transportation has released a report that summarizes observed land use change impacts of biofuel feedstocks and presents new data analysis to help inform definitions of biofuels. Certain biofuels are associated with deforestation while others are not. This report identifies which fuels fall into high- and low-risk with regards to deforestation.

TRB is offering a variety of curated programs of sample Annual Meeting sessions, as guides for attendees who have specific interests. Newcomers to the TRB Annual Meeting, or those just looking for suggestions for navigating nearly 800 sessions and workshops on virtually every aspect of transportation, may find these charts helpful in deciding how to make the best use of their time at the meetin...

Register and make hotel reservations today for the TRB 98th Annual Meeting, January 13-17, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Early Bird Registration rates end November 30, 2018. Registration is required for all Annual Meeting attendees, including session speakers, poster presenters, and those who attend the exhibit hall, career fair, or any workshops. Full Registration also includes full access to: *A...

TRB is about $3,000 away from meeting its goal of securing $20,000 by Giving Tuesday, November 27.  Funding raised will be used to help support various activities being developed to commemorate TRB's centennial--November 11, 2020. Contributing to the Century Club ensures that you are linked with TRB forever through the inclusion of your name in the TRB 100 Year History book that will be av...

The International Council on Clean Transportation has released a report that assesses the potential of renewable methane in the transport sector by 2030 in France, Italy and Spain. These countries have demonstrated a particular interest in promoting renewable methane as part of their post-2020 transportation decarbonization strategies.

The Institute of Transport Economics in Norway has released a report that examines the technological maturity level and expected market introduction for vans, buses and lorries with zero emission technology. It also discusses related infrastructure for filling and charging. While the phasing-in of battery-electric passenger cars and buses speeds up in the Norwegian market, the same does not app...

The National Center for Sustainable Transportation at the University of California at Davis has released a report that describes the development and use of an energy system optimization model in order to analyze reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. This report also identifies policies that may reduce emissions, including technology investments and operations within specific environmental con...

TRB has released a prepublication version of Critical Issues in Transportation 2018. In this report, which is updated periodically by the TRB Executive Committee, a series of challenging questions are posed to explore issues and opportunities that may arise 10 to 20 years into the future. These questions, 63 in all, have been organized into 12 topic areas and provide a way to frame future areas...

The final version of TRB Special Report 327: Safety Regulation for Small LPG Distribution Systems is now available. The report examines the regulatory framework for gas pipeline systems that transport propane and other types of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for service to 100 or fewer customers. Most of the more than 12 million households and businesses that use LPG are on single-customer syste...

TRB's Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) latest Impacts on Practice explores the impact ACRP Synthesis 39 : Airport Wildlife Population Management has had on integrated wildlife management plans at airports. A wildlife biologist at Orlando International Airport utilized this report to develop a holistic approach to mitigating bird strikes with a specific species of heron that thrives i...

TRB turns 100 on November 11, 2020. You are invited to join your colleagues listed below who have contributed to the TRB Century Club to support activities that will mark the anniversary; promote the value of transportation research; and celebrate the achievements of TRB’s volunteers, sponsors, affiliates, and staff. Activities to commemorate the Centennial Anniversary include a website, brochu...

The International Council on Clean Transportation has released a report that evaluates the road freight system in China. This report seeks to highlight technologies and strategies that make freight cleaner and more efficient by providing insights on truck characteristics, technology, and operations of freight in China.

The International Council on Clean Transportation has released a report that summarizes existing regulatory practices. It also develops design principles to enable a transition to zero-emission vehicles over the 2030–2050 timeframe. This report focuses on the markets of China, Europe, and the United States, which represent 90% of the world’s electric vehicle sales.

The International Council on Clean Transportation has released a report that highlights the continued growth in electric vehicle uptake in leading markets. This report investigates the underlying local policies and the infrastructure and vehicle fleet solutions that led to the successes of these markets.

TRB will conduct a webinar on Monday, November 12, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET and Wednesday, December 12, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET that will help both new and returning Annual Meeting attendees get the most out of their meeting experience. The webinar will review issues related to planning for the meeting, including hotel reservations, airline reservations, and other basics; help at...

The Interactive Program for the 98th TRB Annual Meeting, January 13-17, 2019, in Washington, D.C. is now available. This helpful online tool enables you to navigate through some 5,000 presentations in more than 800 transportation-related sessions at the meeting. The Interactive Program contains the full schedule of sessions, workshops, and committee meetings. It includes titles, dates, times, p...

The International Transport Forum has released a report that determines policy priorities, megatrends, and pressing issues regarding the decarbonization of urban passenger transportation. The goal of this report is to identify policy priorities for decarbonization efforts in the transportation sector.

The International Council on Clean Transportation has released a report that predicts effects of the new aircraft carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction standard. This standard, which mandates CO2 reductions for aircraft, will be enforced for all new aircraft beginning in 2028.

The Institute of Transport Economics at the Norwegian Center for Transport Research has released a report that summarizes the technological maturity level and expected market introduction for battery-electric and hydrogen-fuel cell technology for vans, buses and trucks. This report also outlines the needs of the associated charging and filling infrastructure. The phasing-in of battery-electric ...

The Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California at Davis has released a report that identifies eco-driving feedback studies in order to determine the impact of feedback interventions on fuel economy. The most common strategy for promoting eco-driving is feedback that conveys information about fuel efficiency to the driver. Currently, there are no existing policies that r...

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center has released a report that summarizes the success and impact of activities through Clean Cities coalition. The DOE works with local Clean Cities coalitions across the country as part of its Technology Integration Program. These efforts are intended to help businesses and consumers make transportation energ...

Register and make hotel reservations today for the TRB 98th Annual Meeting, January 13-17, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Registration is required for all Annual Meeting attendees, including session speakers, poster presenters, and those who attend the exhibit hall, career fair, or any workshops. Full Registration also includes full access to: *Annual Meeting Interactive Program (available in Novem...

The International Council on Clean Transportation has released a report that analyzes how improving the technical efficiency of new ships may help achieve emissions reduction targets. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to sharply reduce the international shipping sector’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. This report identifies how low-carbon fuels may help the IMO achieve...