Decarbonising our transport sector

Alongside expertise in emissions measurement, NPL’s research teams have world-leading expertise and facilities in electrochemical device testing, experimental modelling and materials characterisation to support new technologies for decarbonised transport solutions. Our work includes:

• monitoring transport emissions including air quality, GHG emissions and noise
• investigating the recyclability and reuse of batteries
• performing analysis and validation of batteries and fuel cells, including diagnostics and standard test methods to accelerate development
• undertaking performance assessments for new and existing technologies, including decarbonised fuel, infrastructure quality, fuel quality analysis and materials degradation
• enabling the digitisation of the transport sector, including modelling, data analytics, system optimisation, use of sensors and the IoT.

The UK Government has set ambitious targets for transforming the UK’s energy system, outlined in the 10 Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution, the Energy White Paper and the Clean Growth Strategy which provide a robust framework for how the UK can deliver on climate action and meet these targets.

NPL is working to deliver on these strategies. We support world-leading innovation, and our research is helping to drive cost reductions and ensure deployment of low-carbon technologies. NPL’s research is also increasing our understanding of emissions and pollution, and we are working to improve how we measure key climate variables both on the ground and from space. We apply the latest advances in measurement science to make every stage of energy generation, transport and usage more efficient, safe and affordable, and to improve the quality of data available on the state of our climate and natural environment.