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Roads

The road industry’s transformative shfit towards decarbonisation, which involves the replacement of fossil fuels with sustainable fuels and the adoption of EVs is beginning to have a measurable impact on global oil demand, particularly in refined fuels such as gasoline and diesel. While the effect remains gradual, it is expected to accelerate.

Biofuels
Batteries
Hydrogen
LNG

Facts & Figures

15%

CO2 contribution from road transport relative to global emissions​

~25%

EV share in the global auto market

200 billion

USD required in EV infrastructure development​
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Central to road decarbonisation is the advancement of electric vehicles (EVs), such as battery EVs and hydrogen EVs which offer zero tailpipe emissions, as well as the shift towards cleaner road fuels such as biofuels and LNG.

Our Focus Areas

Biofuels

PROS:

  • Low infrastructure investment costs as biofuels can be used as a drop-in fuel
  • Potentially carbon neutral if produced with renewable energy

CONS:

  • Limited feedstock supply
  • More costly to produce compared to traditional road fuels
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Batteries

PROS:

  • Zero direct emissions ​
  • Improved energy efficiency compared to traditional ICE vehicles ​
  • Low fuel costs

CONS:

  • EV production is resource intensive ​
  • Long charging times​
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Hydrogen & e-fuels

PROS:

  • Zero emissions ​
  • High energy density by weight ​
  • Rapid refueling times

CONS:

  • High infrastructure investment costs​
  • More costly to produce compared to traditional road fuels
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LNG

PROS:

  • Reduced GHG emissions levels compared to refined fuels like gasoline and diesel
  • Low infrastructure investment costs as LNG can be used as a drop-in fuel

CONS:

  • Potential for methane slip
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Biofuels

PROS:

  • Renewable feedstocks​
  • Potentially carbon neutral if produced with renewable energy
  • Little change to existing infrastructure required

CONS:

  • Feedstock constraint, which can compete with food industry​
  • Land use concerns – potential deforestation​
  • High production costs
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Batteries

PROS:

  • Zero direct emissions ​
  • Higher energy efficiency than ICE vehicles ​
  • Low fuel costs

CONS:

  • Limited range ​
  • Long charging times​
  • High capex cost vehicles​
  • Battery life degradation​
  • Resource intensive production
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Hydrogen & e-fuels

PROS:

  • Zero emissions upon combustion ​
  • High energy density by weight ​
  • Fast refueling

CONS:

  • Low energy density by volume
  • Expensive infrastructure required​
  • High production costs​
  • Safety risks
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LNG

PROS:

  • Reduced emissions and pollution levels (low sulfur content)

CONS:

  • Still a fossil fuel
  • Potential for methane slip
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EV new vehicle sales share in a net-zero scenario

In a net zero scenario. where announced pledges are realised and governments meet their commitments on time, including longer-term targets, pledges in NDCs, and commitments to energy access, EVs can reach up to half of new vehicle sales by 2030 from current levels of 18% in 2023.​

Our expertise in Roads:

etasca’s expertise is around supporting investment into projects related to large battery manufacturing complexes and sustainable road fuels such as LNG, biofuels, and e-fuels. We’ve provided market, technical and environmental support (from due diligence to independent reviews) for several major battery manufacturers and global sustainable fuel producers.

Commercial Advisory

etasca’s commercial due diligence is underpinned by a deep understanding of the energy and chemicals value chains, regulations and markets.

We offer:
Our approach:
  • Commercial due diligence
  • Value creation and strategy
  • Independent market reports
  • Business model

Independent supply, demand and trade outlooks 

Price forecasts and cost of production for biofuels, LNG, hydrogen, and battery production routes

Knowledge around road transportation industry regulations, mandates, and key road market developments

We offer:

  • Commercial due diligence
  • Value creation and strategy
  • Independent market reports
  • Business model
Our approach:
Independent supply, demand and trade outlooks for regional EV markets
Pricing forecasts for key biofuels
Knowledge around road transportation industry regulations and EV market developments

Technical Advisory

etasca’s technical advisory is led by chartered chemical engineers who have both prior operational experience managing plants as well as advisory experience where they have inspected and benchmarked operations.

We offer:
Our approach:
  • Technical due diligence
  • Feasibility studies and technoeconomic reviews
  • TRL and scale-up assessments
  • Technical valuations

Deep technological know-how surrounding biofuels and battery technologies

Bespoke methodologies for project and asset reviews for sustainable fuel production projects and battery manufacturers

CAPEX and OPEX evaluations for new projects

We offer:

  • Technical due diligence
  • Feasibility studies and technoeconomic reviews
  • TRL and scale-up assessments
  • Technical valuations
Our approach:
Deep technological know-how surrounding biofuels and battery technologies
Bespoke methodologies for project and asset reviews for road transportation players
CAPEX and OPEX evaluations for biofuel projects

ESG Advisory

The Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) performance of a business is increasingly recognised as a key determinant of future value.

We offer:
Our approach:
  • Environmental due diligence
  • ESG alignment studies
  • ESIA reviews and preparations
  • Carbon intensity valuations

Deep knowledge of EV regulations and mandates

Technoeconomic analyses and carbon intensity modelling for sustainable road fuel production 

Knowledge of envrionmental regulations for project finance (including equator principles) in addition to established methdologies for environmental due diligence

We offer:

  • Environmental due diligence
  • ESG alignment studies
  • ESIA reviews and preparations
  • Carbon intensity valuations
Our approach:
Land/Air/Water emissions benchmarking
Knowledge of environmental regulations (including equator principles)
Carbon intensity modelling​ for various EV technologies

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