Are hydrogen-powered buses a good fossil-free alternative to internal combustion engines? In a study for the German government, INFRAS examined various propulsion technologies in terms of their environmental impact and economic efficiency. The study provides transportation companies with a clear basis for decision making.

The electrification of public bus transport is progressing rapidly and makes sense for transport companies from both a technical and an operational point of view. This is the conclusion of a technology study conducted by INFRAS for the sector. The report provides a vendor-neutral overview, identifies challenges and serves as a decision-making aid for companies.

Many Swiss companies want to electrify their freight fleets. The challenges include choosing the right fleet composition and charging strategy, and there are several barriers to electrification. With the support of the Swiss government, a consortium including INFRAS has developed a baseline study on the decarbonization of freight transport and an Excel tool to provide concrete decision support for companies.

Consistent and comparable National Nitrogen Budgets: INFRAS has revised international guidelines and developed new templates. The revision was carried out on behalf of the German Environment Agency and in cooperation with the International Expert Panel on Nitrogen Budgets.

The Handbook of Emission Factors for Road Traffic (HBEFA) was developed by INFRAS. It is a standard for calculating vehicle emissions in different traffic situations. The HBEFA has now undergone another comprehensive update.

How do companies decide which mode of transportation to use to ship goods in Switzerland? In a research project INFRAS and Rapp investigated this question. The main results of the study are a qualitative decision and impact model for modal choice in domestic transportation.

Whether it's capturing and removing CO2 emissions or circular economy: various ways are being sought to reduce emissions that are difficult to avoid. Addressing hard-to-abate emissions is crucial for Switzerland to achieve its net-zero target. INFRAS is involved in a research consortium that aims to make solutions concrete and scalable.

With an increasing number of electric vehicles on the road, mineral oil tax is generating less income. The Federal Council wants to offset this by introducing a compensation levy on electric vehicles. It has published a consultation draft for the introduction of such a levy. INFRAS supported FEDRO together with Ecoplan in drafting the proposal.

While fossil-free vehicles are increasingly being used on the roads, diesel engines continue to dominate shipping on Swiss waters. This should change in order to reach the political goal of net-zero by 2050. On behalf of the Swiss Federal Office of Transport and several cantons, INFRAS is investigating the prospects for the decarbonization of shipping in Switzerland.