A scenario analysis of the energy transition in Japan’s road transportation sector based on the LEAP model
Japan has lagged behind other developed nations in transitioning its transportation sector to sustainable energy sources. This study employs the Low Emissions Analysis Platform model to examine six scenarios, assessing energy consumption and emissions associated with four major energy sources and po...
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| description | Japan has lagged behind other developed nations in transitioning its transportation sector to sustainable energy sources. This study employs the Low Emissions Analysis Platform model to examine six scenarios, assessing energy consumption and emissions associated with four major energy sources and pollutants. Our findings reveal an overall decline in total energy consumption across all scenarios. Notably, the Combined scenario where multiple policies are integrated demonstrates the most significant reduction, with a 56% decrease compared to the Business as usual scenario by 2050. The analysis also indicates that the electricity and hydrogen demand for electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles remains economically viable within future strategic plans. Emissions, including CO _2 , Carbon Monoxide (CO), Methane (CH _4 ), and Nitrous Oxide (N _2 O), exhibit substantial reductions, particularly under the Active Promotion Scenario, where a high EV adoption rate is achieved. Moreover, the Combined scenario resulting in a comprehensive and integrated approach, leads to a remarkable 66% decrease in emissions. These results serve as valuable reference points for the Japanese government, aiding in the formulation of future targets for widespread EV adoption and emission standards for pollutants. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-c06de014e3014c08817b0b32465465e12024-04-03T11:28:57ZengIOP PublishingEnvironmental Research Letters1748-93262024-01-0119404405910.1088/1748-9326/ad3566A scenario analysis of the energy transition in Japan’s road transportation sector based on the LEAP modelLinghao Meng0https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0127-6630Mei Li1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1940-0464Jusen Asuka2College of Digital Commerce, Zhejiang Business Technology Institution , Ningbo, People’s Republic of ChinaCollege of Digital Commerce, Zhejiang Business Technology Institution , Ningbo, People’s Republic of ChinaCenter for Northeast Asian Studies, Tohoku University , Sendai, JapanJapan has lagged behind other developed nations in transitioning its transportation sector to sustainable energy sources. This study employs the Low Emissions Analysis Platform model to examine six scenarios, assessing energy consumption and emissions associated with four major energy sources and pollutants. Our findings reveal an overall decline in total energy consumption across all scenarios. Notably, the Combined scenario where multiple policies are integrated demonstrates the most significant reduction, with a 56% decrease compared to the Business as usual scenario by 2050. The analysis also indicates that the electricity and hydrogen demand for electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles remains economically viable within future strategic plans. Emissions, including CO _2 , Carbon Monoxide (CO), Methane (CH _4 ), and Nitrous Oxide (N _2 O), exhibit substantial reductions, particularly under the Active Promotion Scenario, where a high EV adoption rate is achieved. Moreover, the Combined scenario resulting in a comprehensive and integrated approach, leads to a remarkable 66% decrease in emissions. These results serve as valuable reference points for the Japanese government, aiding in the formulation of future targets for widespread EV adoption and emission standards for pollutants.https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ad3566scenario analysistransportationLEAP model |
| spellingShingle | Linghao Meng Mei Li Jusen Asuka A scenario analysis of the energy transition in Japan’s road transportation sector based on the LEAP model Environmental Research Letters scenario analysis transportation LEAP model |
| title | A scenario analysis of the energy transition in Japan’s road transportation sector based on the LEAP model |
| title_full | A scenario analysis of the energy transition in Japan’s road transportation sector based on the LEAP model |
| title_fullStr | A scenario analysis of the energy transition in Japan’s road transportation sector based on the LEAP model |
| title_full_unstemmed | A scenario analysis of the energy transition in Japan’s road transportation sector based on the LEAP model |
| title_short | A scenario analysis of the energy transition in Japan’s road transportation sector based on the LEAP model |
| title_sort | scenario analysis of the energy transition in japan s road transportation sector based on the leap model |
| topic | scenario analysis transportation LEAP model |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ad3566 |
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