An analysis of energy saving and carbon reduction strategies in the transportation sector in Taiwan

No matter on the point of view of energy consumption or the carbon dioxide emissions, transportation sector has a critical impact on the energy system and sustainable development. Many countries have proposed various strategies for the sustainable development in the transportation system. In general, there are three kinds of strategies for handling the problem of carbon reduction in the transportation system, which are (1) the improvement of energy efficiency, (2) using the clean fuel or the adoption of advanced power system, and (3) the transportation systems management. In this study, we use the energy engineering model (MARKAL model) to explore the impact of carbon reduction strategies and analyze their contribution for the energy saving and carbon reduction in Taiwan. Finally, the advanced technology development, carbon reduction, carbon emission intensity, and energy intensity in transportation sector in Taiwan will be evaluated from 2010 to 2030.