Innovative transport
The transport sector consumes significant amounts of energy. It is predominantly reliant on oil, a resource that is limited. Reducing fuel consumption and diversifying energy sources are major challenges. To address them, IFP Energies nouvelles is working on vehicle electrification and is assessing the potential of alternative fuels in this sector.
Vehicles equipped with standard IC engines generate both CO2 emissions, as a result of fuel consumption, and local pollutants. Research conducted at IFP Energies nouvelles aims to meet this dual challenge by improving overall engine performance.
The scope of its research also extends to the air transport sector, for which it is also assessing the potential of innovative engines and fuels.
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Vehicle electrification appears to be a highly promising option in terms of reducing fuel consumption, mitigating the environmental footprint and diversifying energy sources. But it is still hampered by a number of technical hurdles.
>> Electrification and hybridization
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Until hybridization and electrification technologies reach maturity, IC engines will remain essential. IFP Energies nouvelles works on the development of technologies capable of making conventional engines cleaner and more economical.
>> IC engines
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Air transport, which is increasing constantly, currently accounts for 2 to 3% of global CO2 emissions. With traffic predicted to almost double between now and 2020, IFP Energies nouvelles is working on alternative powertrains and and low-carbon fuels.
>> Air transport
+ Industrial development > Alternative fuels
+ Industrial development > Engines
2010 Activity Report - Part 1: 5 priorities for the future
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Hybrid and electric vehicle development
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Brochure "Solutions for clean, fuel-efficient vehicles"
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From exploratory research to vehicle integration
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