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2023-09-07

Opinions丨Boyong Wang: Carbon Accounting for Logistics Greenhouse Gas Emissions Is A Common Challenge Faced by Both Cargo Owners and Freight Companies

On the afternoon of September 7th, the China Clean Transport Partnership (CCTP) successfully held the 23rd salon— Empowering Scientific Decision-Making for Enterprises, with a Focus on the Accounting Method for Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement in New Energy Heavy Trucks. Boyong Wang, China Director of the Smart Freight Centre, was invited to attend the salon and gave a keynote speech on "Carbon Emission Calculation Reporting and Certification Framework in the Logistics Sector." This article summarizes and organizes Boyong Wang's opening remarks.

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2023-09-07

Opinions丨Xiaoyu Tan: Promoting the Widespread Use of New Energy Heavy-duty Trucks Is One of the Most Effective Measures for Achieving Long-term and Deep Emissions Reduction in the Freight Transport Industry

On the afternoon of September 7, the China Clean Transportation Partnership (CCTP) successfully held the 23rd CCTP salon— Empowering Scientific Decision-Making for Enterprises, with a Focus on the Accounting Method for Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement in New Energy Heavy Trucks. Tan Xiaoyu, Senior Engineer at the Institute of Environmental Resources of the Transport Planning and Research Institute of the Ministry of Transport, was invited to attend the salon and delivered a keynote speech on "Current Situation and Trends of New Energy Heavy-duty Truck Development." This article summarizes Tan Xiaoyu's opening remarks.

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2023-08-15

Dialogue Transcript | Ying Liu: Recommending Cities to Leverage Their Distinctive Attributes and Adaptable Learnings from Beijing's MaaS Practical Experience

In the inaugural dialogue program hosted by CCTP, Ying Liu, Executive Deputy General Manager of Beijing Jiaoyan Urban Transportation Technology Co., Ltd., provided insights into the concept of MaaS, presented Beijing's pioneering approaches, and offered a glimpse into the forthcoming evolution of MaaS. In the subsequent Q&A segment, Liu Ying engaged in a thoughtful discussion with Hewu Wang, Director of CCTP Executive Committee and Director of the Zero Carbon Transportation Research Center at the Institute for Carbon Neutrality, Tsinghua University. Together, they delved into pertinent subjects and addressed queries from the audience.

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2023-08-15

Dialogue Transcript | Fostering People-Centric, Low-Carbon, and Inclusive Integrated Travel Services System for Advancing Urban Green Mobility

On the morning of August 15th, 2023, CCTP inaugurated its inaugural dialogue program centered around the theme "Harnessing MaaS for Urban Green Mobility Enhancement." The event was presented via a live broadcast on the CCTP channel, featuring Ying Liu, the Executive Deputy General Manager of Beijing Jiaoyan Urban Transportation Technology Co., Ltd., and Chief Engineer of Beijing Transportation Research Institute, as the esteemed guest speaker. During the session, she expounded upon the concept of Mobility as a Service (MaaS), delving into Beijing's innovative implementations in this sphere, and offering insights into the forthcoming trajectory of MaaS development.

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2023-08-09

VIP Column | Hewu Wang: Carbon Emissions from Road Transport May Peak Before 2025

Electric vehicles have entered a new stage of large-scale industrialization, with an estimated ownership of over 100 million vehicles by 2030. The popularity of new energy vehicles is driving comprehensive electrification in transportation and a significant expansion of the energy storage industry, which is a crucial component of new energy. Achieving the peak of carbon emissions in transportation will compel a deep integration and coordinated development of battery carbon footprint and energy decarbonization.

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2023-07-25

Opinions | Enhancing Transportation Infrastructure through Zero-Emission Development Strategies, Fostering a Win-Win Synergy between High-Speed Rail and the Aviation Industry

Amidst the pursuit of the concurrent objectives encompassing "carbon peak and carbon neutrality," high-quality development, and an enhanced quality of life, how will the landscape of demand and supply within high-speed rail and civil aviation passenger transport services transform? What implications and significance lie within the adjustments to the transportation framework? How can the sectors of high-speed rail and civil aviation foster a symbiotic relationship of robust cooperation and competition, ultimately leading to a "win-win" outcome? Given the array of queries outlined above, the assembled experts engaged in profound and comprehensive deliberations during the 22nd CCTP Salon, delving into these multifaceted subjects.

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2023-07-25

Opinions丨Yanli Jia: Convenience, Safety, and Comfort Are the Most Important Factors for Consumer Travel.

Exploring the passenger demographics willing to make the shift from air travel to high-speed rail, and understanding the motivations driving this change, were the central inquiries under consideration. Addressing these questions, the 22nd CCTP Seminar held on the morning of July 25th featured the theme "A New Approach to Aviation Emission Reduction: Bridging the Gap between Short- and Medium-Haul Air Travel and High-Speed Rail." At this seminar, Yanli Jia, Senior Research Director at Beijing Ipsos Market Consulting Co., Ltd., delivered an insightful presentation on the topic of "Consumer Inclination to Substitute a Portion of Air Travel with High-Speed Rail." Her talk encompassed an exploration of consumer travel behaviors, the willingness to transition from air to high-speed rail, and the key factors influencing this transition, approached through both the lenses of business travel and personal leisure.

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2023-07-25

Opinions丨Baohua Mao: Differentiated Pricing of High-Speed Rail, Optimizing the Structure of High-Speed Rail and Civil Aviation Passenger Transport

In the morning of July 25th, the 22nd CCTP Salon Seminar titled "A New Approach to Aviation Emission Reduction: Exploring Short- and Medium-Haul Passenger Aviation's Interaction with High-Speed Rail" was successfully conducted by CCTP. The distinguished presence of Baohua Mao, Executive Director and Professor at the School of Traffic and Transportation, Beijing JiaoTong University, graced the seminar, wherein he also presented a keynote speech. The focus of his discourse was the "Study on Optimization Strategy of High-Speed Rail and Civil Aviation Travel Structure under Dual-Carbon Targets."

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2023-06-02

VIP Column | Liu Bin:When Should the Preferential Purchase Tax for New Energy Vehicles Be Phased Out? — A Comprehensive Examination of the Timing for Policy Reform

With current subsidies phased out, the preferential purchase tax for new energy vehicles and the differentiated license plate policies in major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen play a crucial role in reducing the green premium for these vehicles. How long should the preferential purchase tax policy be in effect? When should it be phased out, and what preparations need to be made for the exit? These questions merit in-depth exploration.

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2023-02-21

Opinions | Carbon Accounting Standards and Boundary Issues Profoundly Affect Decarbonization Process of Automotive Supply Chains

On the afternoon of February 21, 2023, Agora Verkehrswende, the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ), and the China Clean Transportation Partnership (CCTP) jointly hosted a salon seminar on reducing carbon emissions in the automotive industry supply chain. Nearly 50 experts, scholars, and industry practitioners from 17 institutions participated in the seminar and had lively discussions on topics such as how to promote decarbonization of enterprises and products in the Chinese and German automotive industries' supply chains, the development of carbon reduction in the two countries' electric vehicle industries' supply chains, key links in carbon reduction, and how Sino-German cooperation can ensure the safety and sustainability of the automotive industry supply chain.

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