Scientific paper ID 819 : 2013/3

In this paper a few main factors which influence the environmental performance of road transport, focusing on innovative developments on rolling stock and alternative fuel sources. Research and innovation in transport are crucial to ensure fast, safe and clean transportation for businesses and citizens in Europe. The transport sector more than ever in need of innovative solutions, as the cost of transportation of passengers and cargo will grow in value and temporal expression. First, there is a risk of permanent increase in the price of the service, due to increases in energy resources or charging higher costs for infrastructure maintenance.

In this report innovation in road transport are discussed in the following two groups:

- Innovation in terms of means of transport,

- The use and implementation of alternative energy sources.

The rationale behind the implementation of innovation is the replacement of existing vehicles with more environmentally friendly, more functional and safer, which will serve to overcome the imbalances observed in transport.