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How can energy and transport systems evolve to meet climate targets?

How can energy and transport systems evolve to meet climate targets?  On 27 August, Chalmers University of Technology welcomes two internationally recognized researchers, Professor Zhenhong Lin from South China University of Technology and Associate Professor Ilkka Keppo from Aalto University, for a seminar on future pathways towards a fossil-free society.

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27 Aug 2026, 09:0027 Aug 2026, 11:00
HA2 Hörsalsvägen 4, Chalmers Campus Johanneberg
Language:English
Last sign up date:22 Aug 2026

The seminar will present current perspectives on vehicle electrification, energy systems modelling, uncertainty analysis and future transport fuels. The event concludes with a discussion on key challenges and opportunities in the transition to sustainable energy and transport systems.

Programme

09:00–09:30 Morning coffee and networking

09:30–10:00 Professor Zhenhong Lin:
Achieving light-duty vehicle carbon neutrality: all-BEV vs battery-E-fuel complementarity

Affiliation: School of Future Technology at South China University of Technology and Distinguished Researcher, Guangdong Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy Laboratory (Guangzhou), China.

10:00–10:30 Associate Professor Ilkka Keppo
Energy systems modelling, uncertainty analysis, and policy-relevant energy transitions

Affiliation: Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Division of Energy Conversion and Systems, Aalto University, Finland.

10:30–10:40 Associate Professor Maria Grahn
Future fuels for heavy-duty transport

Affiliation: Department of Environmental and Energy Sciences, Division of Maritime Environmental Sciences, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden.

10:40–11:00 Discussion

Maria Grahn

  • Associate Professor, Maritime Envi­ron­men­tal Science, Envi­ron­men­tal and Energy Sciences
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Selma Brynolf

  • Researcher, Maritime Envi­ron­men­tal Science, Envi­ron­men­tal and Energy Sciences
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