The working paper entitled Towards an Energy Efficient and Climate Compatible Future Swiss Transportation System presents some of the results from the first funding period of the SCCER Mobility (2013-2016). It analyzes the current state of the Swiss transport sector and outlines possible paths towards a more sustainable mobility future, that is to say more energy efficient, climate- and environment-friendly.

In line with the Swiss Energy Strategy 2050, research groups within the SCCER Mobility representing various disciplines (engineering, natural and socio-economic sciences) assess sustainability of future mobility by using both energy demand and CO₂ emissions as indicators.

Global greenhouse gas estimates of the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) and the goal of the Paris Agreement to contain rising global temperatures within 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels are converted to emission targets for the Swiss transport sector. Resulting projections indicate the need for a massive reduction of CO₂ emissions per travelled distance. Possible transport development scenarios to reach these targets are elaborated and evaluated based on their economic, social and environmental impact.

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