Transport Emissions

We have carried out quite a number of projects on traffic emissions and air quality since our establishment in 2002. For instance, we developed the transport and emissions model TREMOVE for the European Environment Directorate, which we also supported in setting the latest emission standards.

We also do studies for the Flemish Government, often in collaboration with TNO. TML calculates the effects of traffic policy on emissions and makes prognoses for new vehicle technologies. Our colleagues at TNO calculate this further into air quality, using, among other things, the CAR model developed by us.

In the field of air quality, we carried out research and consultancy assignments for various other clients in Europe, such as the European Environment Agency and the French government.

Recente projecten

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Monitoring the shift to zero-emission vehicles in Europe

TML is working on Key Performance Indicators for tracking the transition to zero-emission passenger cars and vans.

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AutoWal

Which variables and actors influence the automobility system in Wallonia?

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Effects of banning domestic flights

What would be the socio-economic effects of banning domestic flights by jet and turboprop aircrafts?

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Traffic Scout COMPAIR Sint-Niklaas

The European COMPAIR project is developing a local multimodal traffic model, fed by citizen traffic counts, to accurately sim...

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Federal Energy and Climate Plan

TML contributes to the Belgian Federal Energy and Climate Plan.

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Market readiness of zero-emission heavy duty vehicles and related infrastructure

How many electric and hydrogen powered trucks will drive on European roads by 2030?

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Gap analysis of a zero-emission automotive industry

How will Europe achieve a successful shift to zero-emission vehicles by 2035?

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Business delivery plans BXL

How do we optimise sustainable logistics?

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Requirements for efficient and sustainable cross-border use of car rentals

How can a possible EU initiative improve the efficiency of the international car rental market?

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Ecosystem analysis of local traffic count data

TML mapped the ecosystem and developed a solutions catalogue about traffic counts for cities and municipalities.

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The Super Eco Combi and Dutch climate policy

To what extent can the Super Eco Combi (SEC) contribute to Dutch climate policy for 2030 - 2040?

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The EU's transition to green energy in de transport sector

How is Europe's transport sector switching to green energy?

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FLOMOVIA

TML will update and apply the FLOMOVIA tool to calculate vehicle performance in Flanders.

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European decarbonisation foresight assessment

European sustainability targets and policy assumptions in 2030 and beyond: what future developments could decarbonise cars an...

Railway Vision 2040

Environmental and climate impact Railway Vision 2040

What impact will the implementation of Railway Vision 2040 have on energy consumption and emissions from transport in Belgium?

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Impact assessment: weights and dimensions of heavy duty vehicles

TML studied a possible revision of the European legal framework for maximum authorised weights and dimensions of certain road...

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Flemish road pricing for freight transport

We study the greening and broadening of road pricing for freight transport in Flanders.

Update SCBA Rail Gent-Terneuzen: methodology

Update SCBA Rail Gent-Terneuzen: methodology

TML cast a methodological preview on the update of the SCBA for the rail upgrade in the Ghent-Terneuzen port area.

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Revision W&D Directive

TML participated in the ex-post evaluation of Directive 96/53 for Weights and Dimensions of Road Vehicles.

Impact Monitor – Horizon Europe

Impact Monitor – Horizon Europe

TML contributes to the development of a framework and toolset for technology and policy assessment of the environmental, econ...

Harmonised RIS

Impact assessment of policy measures on harmonised River Information Services

What are the economic, social, and environmental impacts of a possible new European directive around River Information Services?

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The affordability of car use in the future

TML examined the potential impact on the affordability of car use of current European policies and proposals in the Fit for 5...

Opportunities for electric transport and charging infrastructure on the Belgian market

Report on opportunities of electric transport and charging infrastructure in Belgium

What opportunities are there for electric transport and charging infrastructure in the Belgian market?

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PTW (powered two-wheelers) modelling study

What is the impact of powered two-wheelers on the environment, mobility, and road safety?

Complex Project Eastern Connection

Complex project eastern connection

How can the eastern part of the Harbour route be organised in an alternative way?

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Nitrogen deposition Seine-Scheldt

TML investigated air pollution and harmful precipitation from shipping on the Seine-Scheldt.

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Comparison of the CO2 emissions of short distance flights and alternative modes

We compared the climate impact of travelling by plane, train, and coach for 25 popular flight destinations from Belgium.

Emission monitoring system Vietnam

Emission monitoring system Vietnam

TML collaborated on an emissions monitoring system for the road sector in Vietnam to track the evolution of those emissions o...

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TERM reports 2022 - 2026

Digitalisation in the mobility system: what are the challenges and opportunities?

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Calculator for external costs Finexpo

TML developed a tool to calculate the environmental costs of international goods transport.

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Remote Sensing Antwerp

TML collected and analysed emission measurements from cars and trucks in the port of Antwerp.

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Evaluation of federal climate policy

TML updated the evaluation of federal climate measures for transportation.

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Supporting the Belgian Mobility Dashboard

TML supported the development of the Belgian Mobility Dashboard

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TERM 2021 – decarbonisation of road transport

What role do vehicles, fuels, and transport demand play in decarbonising road transport?

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Report on opportunities for smart/sustainable mobility in Belgium

What opportunities are there for smart mobility in the Belgian market?

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LEZ Port of Antwerp

This project investigated the environmental and social costs and benefits of introducing a low emission zone (LEZ) in the por...

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EPOC 2030-2050: Energy transition models for Belgium with time horizons 2030 and 2050

TML is collaborating on energy transition models for Belgium with time horizons of 2030 and 2050.

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Greening Freight Transport in Indonesia

TML investigated CO2 mitigation measures for freight transport in Java.

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Cost calculation of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by the transport sector

Which transport-related measures can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and what costs are involved?

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Potential of transport infrastructure in curbing CO2-emissions

Which policy measures linked to road transport infrastructure have potential to curb CO2 emissions?

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Walloon regional plan for the reduction of air pollution

TML realised a Walloon regional plan to reduce air pollution by 2030.

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Feasibility study extension of the low emission zone Antwerp

Can the low emission zone in Antwerp be extended, and how?

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MAM calculation tool

TML developed MAM, an entirely new module for the calculation tool that calculates vehicle kilometres for the emissions inven...

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Projection Model for Brussels Road Traffic

TML updated the future model for energy consumption and air emissions from road traffic in the Brussels Capital Region.

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Update of the Regional Fleet Composition Belgium

We updated our vehicle fleet module for emissions inventory of road traffic in Belgium.

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Sustainable aviation fuels

What are possible policy measures for using renewable fuels in European aviation?

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Understanding the Second-Hand Car Market in the EU

TML studied price handling and resale of used cars and light commercial vehicles.

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Evaluation of Federal Climate Measures

We evaluated federal emission reduction measures.

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An Integrated Approach Reducing Car CO2 Emissions

What non-technological measures can reduce CO2 emissions?

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Emission Model Aviation EMMOL

We optimised and updated the emissions inventory of aviation in Flanders.

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National Policy Frameworks for the Market Development of Alternative Fuels and their Infrastructure

TML supported the European Commission in its directive for and review of national policy frameworks around alternative fuels.

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Heavy Goods Vehicles and CO2

We studied some technical CO2 reduction measures and their cost.

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Regional Fleet Composition Belgium

TML developed a method to align the composition of vehicle fleets in Belgian regional emission models.

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GHG Emission Reduction in European Maritime Transport

What are the opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in European maritime transport?

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Speed Limitation Devices

We evaluated speed limitation devices for commercial transport.

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Low emission Zones in Antwerp: Feasibility Study

TML conducted a feasibility study for the introduction and management of low emission zones in the city of Antwerp.

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Potential of EV in the Government Fleet

We studied the potential as well as economic and environmental impact of replacing conventional vehicles with electric vehicl...

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Maritime Emission Control Areas

We collaborated on a new trend scenario for seagoing ship emissions up to 2050, including the costs required to be able to re...

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Commuting by motorcycle

What would be the impact of an increased proportion of motorbikes in traffic?

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Extensions for the POLES Model

TML developed energy distribution and capacity planning modules for the POLES model.

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Low Emission Zones in Brussels

What would be the impact and relevance of low emission zones in the Brussels Capital Region?

COMPASS

Competitiveness of Short Sea Shipping

We analysed the competitive position of Short Sea Shipping vis-à-vis road and rail transport.

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Second-hand cars

We conducted a market analysis of European used cars.

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ECOSTAND

TML provided support in developing a common research agenda for assessing the impact of ITS on emissions.

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Short Sea Shipping

Can Short Sea Shipping be an alternative to long-distance road transport?

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TRANSPHORM

What about air pollution from traffic in big cities and how does it affect our health?

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Transport sector evolution 2050

TML looked at evolutions in the transport sector up to 2050.

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Speed limits on motorways

What impact does the speed limit have on journey times, emissions, and road safety?

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Market-based instruments for reducing air pollution

We evaluated policy options for reducing air pollution from maritime shipping.

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ETS Flemish ports

Inclusion of international transport in the European emissions trading system: the interpretation of modalities from the pers...

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Focus report MIRA-T 2007

TML wrote a chapter on emissions from international shipping and aviation.

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Energy use and emission reductions in Brussels

TML built a transparent transport simulation model for the BIM-IBGE.

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GHG-TransPoRD

We studied the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from transport after 2020.

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EMMOSS model

TML updates and develops the Flemish emissions model for shipping and railways.

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MIRA-T 2004

TML contributed to the Flemish report on environmental indicators, specifically the part Traffic and Transport.

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QUANTIFY

We modelled transport volumes for road, rail, and inland waterways for the whole world over the period 1900 - 2100.

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