Decarbonization of Mobile Machine Systems

The transport sector is rapidly accelerating towards net zero carbon propulsion technologies. The non-road mobile machines industry being responsible of 2% of GHG emission globally is an important sector to decarbonize. The transition of the energy and transport sector towards a carbon free world poses new challenges and opportunities. During the energy transition period, a new “one size fits all" energy solution cannot be foreseen as applicable to all applications of the versatile sector of mobile machines. The feasibility of alternative power solutions depends on the end user and purpose of the mobile machine. That means, all solutions are worth investigating and implementing in a technologically neutral manner, so that, the markets eventually will decide the most applicable combination of technologies and solutions. During the transition, the supporting energy distribution infrastructure is a vital part of the solution. Typically, the infrastructure for new energy carrier solutions does not exist and cost of building new infrastructure, different business models and operational strategies need to be considered in determining the cost optimized solution. Technology development opens opportunities for new types of data-driven business, based on the understanding customer needs and its value creation mechanism. Decarbo project will forecast future trends in a wide perspective and their impact on the decisions companies are to make in the long run regarding the power solutions of their machines. The project will deal with regulations, standardization, policies and development of markets considering the factors related to green transition. Decarbo will generate new knowledge and competence for the society and companies with longer time scale scenarios and short-term technology reviews and demonstrations.