Zero Emission Transport Examples
Spain aims to produce 156 tons of e-methanol daily by 2027 through the partnership between Forestal de Atlántico in Galicia and BASF. This fuel uses CO₂ produced with green hydrogen to significantly reduce carbon emissions in maritime transport. Additionally, Maersk plans to produce 2 million tons of e-methanol annually at Spanish facilities to meet the needs of ships operating in its fleet by 2030. Another green methanol plant with 100,000 tons/year capacity to be developed at Gijón port in the Asturias region is supported by European Green Deal funding.
The use of electric and hydrogen buses is rapidly spreading in Spain's major cities. 38 hydrogen buses were delivered to Barcelona, and 50 electric buses to Madrid; Madrid achieved its 'zero diesel' fleet target by renewing all diesel buses by the end of 2022. Low Emission Zones (LEZs) implemented in and around Madrid significantly limit fossil fuel vehicle traffic in city centers, especially thanks to Madrid Central and its expanded version Madrid 360.
Spain's Climate Change and Energy Transition Law, which came into effect in 2021, makes zero-emission vehicle sales mandatory by 2040. Additionally, settlements with more than 50,000 population are legally required to prepare sustainable mobility plans and create LEZ zones. Electric scooter and bicycle sharing systems have also increased in the country, and bus lanes and transfer centers in public transport have been strengthened.
Spain has one of Europe's longest high-speed railway networks. It reduces road dependency by developing intercity high-speed train lines similar to Izmir-Madrid. Additionally, increasing railway access in freight transport is planned. These infrastructure moves stand out as strategic steps to reduce carbon emissions in both passenger and freight transport.
Türkiye's Net Zero Emission Target: Transport Roadmap Project
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure
Hakkı Turayliç Cad. No:5 06338 Emek/Çankaya/ANKARA
