The Future of Trucks
Implications for energy and the environment
The road freight sector is both a key enabler of economic activity and a key source
of energy demand, in particular oil. Trucks rely almost exclusively on oil-based fuels.
They are the second largest source of global oil demand, following passenger cars
and at a similar level as the entire industry sector. Road freight is the largest
source of global diesel demand, at around half of the global total. With this high
dependency of trucks on oil come environmental concerns. Globally, more than one-third
of transport-related CO2 emissions, and 7% of total energy-related CO2, come from
road freight transport.
This report outlines the ways in which vehicle efficiency technologies, systemic improvements
in logistics and supply chain operations, and alternative fuels can ensure that road
freight transport will continue to support economic growth while meeting key energy
and environmental policy objectives.
Published on July 19, 2017