Prospects for decarbonising freight transport in Australia: A lifecycle comparative evaluation of electric and hydrogen vehicles powered from renewable energy (Milestone 2 Report: Review of the freight decarbonisation landscape)

This report is the first deliverable for a research project that aims to examine the pathways available for decarbonising road freight transport in Australia. The project aims to inform the transition to low and zero emissions road freight by using a lifecycle analysis and comparative evaluation of two alternative fuel vehicle technologies, namely electric and hydrogen trucks. The report includes reviews obtained through desktop studies and freight vehicle technology scans from both national and international literature, in addition to a review of the methodology and data requirements of the GREET lifecycle assessment model to be used in this research. This review also aims to identify the regulatory and policy frameworks for sustainable transport and identify use cases with the greatest potential for decarbonising freight networks and supply chains. The review also aims to identify learnings from global studies and policy directions and initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of freight networks using alternative fuel vehicles.