Transportation and Energy: Toward More Sustainable Mobility

There are many modes of transportation: road, rail, air, river, and sea. The energy sources they rely on are just as varied—

coal

Coal is ranked by its degree of transformation or maturity, increasing in carbon content from...

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in the past, mainly oil today, but also

electricity

Form of energy resulting from the movement of charged particles (electrons) through a conduct...

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and natural gas, and in the future,

hydrogen

The simplest and lightest atom, the most abundant element in the universe.

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or batteries. This infographic offers clear, data‑driven insights to help you understand transportation’s role in energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and how today’s choices are shaping a more sustainable mobility future.