Transport plays a key role both in the cohesion of the European Union and in its growth through trade with the rest of the world. Europe's transport system has been a huge success, connecting people across the continent and reducing journey times. However, as transport is a key component of our daily life, the carbon footprint of our transport activities has grown. Transport currently accounts for a quarter of the European Union's (EU) greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and this figure…
