With proven oil reserves destined to near depletion within the next generation and a half, transport energy has been regarded by many analysts and policy makers as likely to become the most pressing energy-related issue worldwide.

Road, rail, air and sea transport all depend on fossil oil to keep on the move. When it has finally run out, or the price rises significantly – and it has been estimated that the crunch will come between 2010 and 2020 – what are we going to use to replace it?

All these factors combine to make the field of transport energy a critical one to sustain globalization and industrialization growth in the world. The environmental impact of current transport energy usage is another pressing issue which further drives the realization that we need to develop alternative transport systems and fuels.

This conference will convene policy makers, researchers, engineers, automotive manufacturers, and fuel producers to present, debate, challenge and reflect on the developments and applications of a growing spectrum of alternative technologies and fuels as well as the innovations being developed to meet the economic, social and environmental challenges of our time now and in the future.

Learn About:

• Latest research and work in advanced and alternative transportation fuels, including additives, emulsions, blends, biodiesel and hydrogen production.

• Leading-edge developments in emission control-systems, hybrid and electric vehicle systems, fuel cells, fuel efficiency and advanced vehicle technologies

• National policies regarding energy demand and other factors affecting transportation programs and policies in the short and long term.

• Challenges and implications of bringing new technologies into the market – How can the transportation industry balance the increasing demand for vehicles with mounting concerns on the changes in our environment and climate?