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.
Overview
Date:
Starts 27 August 2026, 09:00Ends 27 August 2026, 11:00Location:
HA2 Hörsalsvägen 4, Chalmers Campus JohannebergLanguage:
EnglishLast sign up date:
22 August 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
- Associate Professor, Maritime Environmental Science, Environmental and Energy Sciences
- Researcher, Maritime Environmental Science, Environmental and Energy Sciences
