Sustainable transportation solutions: Life cycle analysis of emissions reduction in heavy duty vehicles under evolving EU standards

Mikhail, Ghaly; Jafari, Aghil; Al-Shibaany, Zeyad

Abstract

This paper presents a detailed analysis of operational emissions and energy use for Diesel and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Heavy Duty Vehicles (HDVs) under the evolving EU7 regulatory standards, which are expected to be implemented by 2027. By focusing on the emission profiles of key pollutants, including Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Carbon Monoxide (CO), and Total Hydrocarbons (THC) during the operational phase, this study highlights the significant impact that Electronic Control Unit (ECU) adjustments can have on emissions reduction. The research demonstrates how these technological modifications, combined with the forthcoming EU7 standards, lead to substantial environmental benefits. The findings show that CNG vehicles, under these tighter regulations, exhibit a marked reduction in NOx emissions, thereby outperforming their Diesel counterparts in terms of environmental impact. This assessment emphasizes the critical role of evolving regulatory frameworks and technological innovations in advancing sustainability within the transportation sector. The insights from this study are crucial for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and environmental strategists as they work to optimize emission control measures and enhance the overall environmental performance of HDVs. Furthermore, the research contributes to the broader discussion on sustainable transportation technologies, stressing the importance of continued progress in vehicle emissions control and operational energy efficiency under regulatory frameworks like EU7.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (published)
• Conference Name: SUSTAINED - 2024 International Conference on Sustainability and Technological Advancements in Engineering Domain
• Start Date: Dec 13, 2024
• End Date: Dec 14, 2024
• Acceptance Date: Aug 28, 2024
• Online Publication Date: Jul 15, 2025
• Publication Date: Jul 15, 2025
• Deposit Date: Sep 29, 2024
• Publicly Available Date: Jul 15, 2025
• Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Pages: 963-968
• Book Title: 2024 1st International Conference on Sustainability and Technological Advancements in Engineering Domain (SUSTAINED)
• ISBN: 9798350391657
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/sustained63638.2024.11073977
• Keywords: Index Terms-Electric Vehicles (EVs); Hybrid Vehicles; Sus- tainable Transportation; Vehicle Emissions Control; Sustainable Engineering; Advanced Manufacturing; Regulatory Frameworks; Sustainable Development
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/13204112
• Publisher URL: https://www.sustained2024.in/