Projects and articles of Kris Vanherle

Remote Sensing Antwerp

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

Impact of electric vehicle growth on the electricity grid

What are the potential grid impacts and investment costs of the growing presence of electric vehicles (EVs)? How can we reduce these costs?

Traffic Scout

TML developed a simplified traffic model that uses Telraam data to analyse local mobility interventions in collaboration with citizens.

MOMENTUM

TML developed a toolkit for modelling emerging transport modes and technologies.

TREMOVE LOT 1-2-3

LOT 1-2-3 is a TREMOVE development project that added a waste module and endogenous disposal decisions for passenger vehicles.

REFIT

We improved and tested sustainability indicators and models with respect to European transport policy choices.

iTREN-2030

We worked out an integrated transport and energy model up to 2030.

Climate plan France

TML was a major contributor to France's transport and household climate plan.

EMMOSS model

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

Impact of the 2004 enlargement on the European transport market

What is the impact of the 2004 European Union enlargement on transport?

GHG-TransPoRD

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

Transport forecasts Gent-Terneuzen

TML collaborated on the transport projections for the replacement of the sea lock in Terneuzen.

Energy use and emission reductions in Brussels

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

MIRA-S 2009

What is the evolution of emissions from inland navigation, rail traffic, aviation, and maritime transport?

Market-based instruments for reducing air pollution

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

ETS Flemish ports

Inclusion of international transport in the European emissions trading system: the interpretation of modalities from the perspective of Flemish ports.

ECCONET

What are the effects of climate change on inland waterways and inland shipping competitiveness?

Short Sea Shipping

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

Study on LPG cars penetration

What are the benefits of an increased market share of LPG cars in the European car fleet?

External costs of maritime transport

What are the consequences of the 2015 revision of the MARPOL Annex VI?

Competitiveness of Short Sea Shipping

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

Second-hand cars

We conducted a market analysis of European used cars.

E40 - Haspengouw

We conducted an SCBA for the connection between Sint-Truiden (Haspengouw) and the E40.

ECOSTAND

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

The future of ISVAG

We explored future scenarios for the ISVAG waste incineration plant.

New TREMOVE baseline

We developed a new TREMOVE baseline scenario for impact assessment of the White Paper.

Extensions for the POLES Model

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

A Study on Co-modality and Eco Driving Mobility

TML applied data enrichment to detailed mobility data.

HIGH-TOOL (high-level strategic transport model)

The HIGH-TOOL project resulted in an open source, high-level strategic assessment model for use by EU policy makers and policy analysts to assess economic, social, and environmental impacts of transport policy measures.

An Integrated Electricity Market Model

We collaborated on the development of an integrated model for the Western European electricity market.

Potential of EV in the Government Fleet

We studied the potential as well as economic and environmental impact of replacing conventional vehicles with electric vehicles within the Flemish government fleet.

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 reduce emissions.

I-C-EU

What is the impact of transport infrastructure on Europe's international competitiveness?

Olympus

TML collaborated on electric vehicle sharing services based on a B2B service platform.

Environmental Objectives for Brussels Vehicle Fleets

TML set environmental targets for selected Brussels fleets based on fleet analysis and best available technologies.

The Federal government as launching customer of electric mobility

TML prepared a roadmap for the transition of the Federal Government and autonomous public enterprises' vehicle fleets to electric mobility.

Train Scheduling: The Game

Can a PC simulation game environment create solutions for train schedules?

Second-Hand Car Market

Why is the European second-hand market performing poorly and what actions can the EU take to strengthen it?

Regional Fleet Composition Belgium

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

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.

ClairCity

We participated in reducing air pollution in cities, a citizen-centred project.

Electrification Status of Passenger Cars

We assessed the development of electric passenger cars and potential future impacts on the environment and the European energy system.

Understanding the Second-Hand Car Market in the EU

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

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.

Electric Taxis

How can we introduce electric vehicles into the Flemish taxi fleet?

Potential of transport infrastructure in curbing CO2-emissions

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

Greening Freight Transport in Indonesia

TML investigated CO2 mitigation measures for freight transport in Java.

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.

Impact of higher LPG market share

What is the impact of a higher LPG share globally?

Energy costs, taxes and the impact of government interventions on investments

What are energy costs, taxes, and the impact of government interventions on investment?

Impact analysis: shift from public means to public transport and active transport

What is the potential of shifting public resources to active modes and public transport?

WeCount

Citizens Observing UrbaN Transport.

Transport models for air quality

Can alternative approaches to generate transport volumes provide sufficient quality to feed air quality models?

Report on opportunities for smart/sustainable mobility in Belgium

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

Review of recent studies and policies addressing non-combustion particulate matter emissions from break, tyre and road wear

Non-combustion pollutant emissions from vehicles have increased over the past two decades. This includes emissions from brake wear, tyre wear, and road wear.

Second opinion impact of EV-uptake scenario’s

TML conducted a small ad hoc analysis and verification of assumptions.

Preparatory research on decarbonising the Belgian maritime sector

The maritime shipping sector is responsible for the highest CO2 emissions in Belgian waters. Decarbonising this sector requires many technical and operational measures. TML carried out a preparatory study.

Emission monitoring system Vietnam

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

The second-hand market of electric cars in the EU

What effects does the electrification of transport have on company fleets in Europe?

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?

Electric vehicles impact study update

What impact will the introduction of electric cars and vans in Belgium have on the electricity grid? This study examines the latest policy proposals and developments at national and European level.

Telraam

We developed and implemented crowd-sourced, automated traffic counts with low-cost equipment.

Focus report MIRA-T 2007

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

Company cars

How do company cars affect congestion and emissions?

TREMOVE US

We conducted a TREMOVE training for Duke University of North Carolina.

ACCHANGE

Can vertical integration of air navigation services, airports, and airlines in a regional context bring about change in the aviation sector?

Green Freight and Logistics Indonesia

We reviewed the 'Stocktaking report on Sustainable Transport and Climate Change' and the 'White Paper on Green Freight Transport and Logistics'.

The founding of Rear Window

Telraam actively works with citizens to provide good traffic counts. After a year of preparatory work, the notary established on 27 January this year Rear Window BV, which will carry on the Telraam idea. We spoke briefly with Kris Vanherle, researcher at TML, co-founder and managing director of the new company.

TML'ers have their say! #4

In this section we would like to introduce you to our colleagues at TML. This way you get to know us a little better and discover what everyone within TML is doing. Recently we had a conversation with Willem, Dirk, Kris, and Hanne!

TML TALK #3 Everyone on the plug? What will the Belgian car fleet look like in 2050