Renewable Energies for Zero Emission Transport In Europe
The project REZIPE calls on public administration to support the transition to cleaner and more efficient transport means as good as possible. The widespread use of the conventional used of internal combustion engines (ICE) is creating adverse effects near roads and especially in cities having high traffic densities. Emission of toxins and noise molestations are negative impacts resulting from the use of ICE. Recent attempts to establish biofuels in the transport sector on the other hand, have ended in troubles. The current generation of biofuels is depending mainly on food-like feedstock and modern internal combustion engines.

Whilst those problems may be solved by using emission control measures in the long run, two problems remain when using ICE. Firstly the low efficiency creates a huge dependency on fossil fuels and secondly especially the introduction of efficient diesel engines has caused massive noise problems. The industrial excellence which has been achieved for ICE hampers alternatives competing on the market. 

Focusing on Central Europe, REZIPE will create a stronger awareness for zero emission vehicles fed by renewable energy, through the development and validation of policy tools comprising financial, regulatory and awareness initiatives. 

The energy used in zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) should come from renewable and/or clean energy in order not to impair the well-to-wheel balance. They are based on electric power trains (battery electric and catenary fed), have no local gaseous emissions, negligible sound emissions and offer plenty of options for renewable energies to be used in producing the electric energy. 