Innovation management in transport – an economic perspective in the era of climate transformation

• Autorzy: Borowski Piotr F.

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.20858/tp.2025.20.2.13

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

An important element of a zero-emission economy is technological innovation and the economic aspects of the transformation, which enable effective and cost-effective emission reductions. A zero-emission economy aims to completely eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, which requires the transformation of the energy, transport, and industry sectors, among others. A particular challenge is reducing emissions in transport, which is responsible for approximately 25% of global carbon dioxide emissions resulting from energy consumption, primarily from fossil fuels. In the face of growing climate requirements and commitments resulting from the Paris Agreement, the transformation of this sector is becoming a priority for environmental policy at all levels. This article aims to demonstrate the role of innovative management strategies implemented by energy companies in the decarbonization process of transport, with a particular emphasis on economic aspects. By providing clean energy, developing infrastructure, and investing in modern technologies and services, these companies play a key role in the transformation of the transport sector. The costs of investing in modern technologies, such as electromobility, hydrogen, or intelligent transport systems, must be considered, as they require significant financial outlays for the development and implementation of solutions. Additionally, expenditures related to the adaptation of infrastructure, including the construction of charging stations and the modernization of the railway network, are significant and pose a challenge to public and private budgets. The scientific novelty of the present article lies in the interdisciplinary economic and technological analysis, which integrates innovation management, energy sector development, and transport transformation in the context of global climate challenges. It highlights strategic mechanisms and management tools that have been insufficiently explored so far, enabling a better understanding of how to effectively support transport decarbonization while considering economic aspects and infrastructure challenges.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

transport; innovations; economic; hydrogen; decarbonization

PL

transport; innowacje; gospodarka; wodór; dekarbonizacja

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwo Politechniki Śląskiej
• Czasopismo: Transport Problems
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: T. 20, z. 2
• Strony: 161--170
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 17 poz.

Twórcy

autor

Borowski Piotr F.

• Nicolaus Copernicus Superior School; Nowogrodzka 47a, 00-695 Warsaw, Poland

• https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4900-514X

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