Energy communities (ECs) are often regarded as important tools for the empowerment of civil stakeholders in the energy system. They foster active participation and capacity building within the daily operations of the system. To ensure the reflection of stakeholders’ needs, it is important that...

Participatory multi-criteria analysis (PMCA) methods are increasingly used to inform decision-makers. The methodology can theoretically be used to enhance energy justice for sustainability transitions due to their participatory elements. This study examines PMCA applications in emerging energy...

<title>A<sc>bstract</sc> </title> This paper analyses the feasibility of incorporating electric or hybrid vehicles in intermodal transport for the transportation of containers in the pre- and post haulage (PPH) operation. In Europe, the intermodal transport market is being strongly supported, as it is seen as one of...

Lithium-based batteries are considered as the most advanced batteries technology, which can be designed for high energy or high power storage systems. However, the battery cells are never fully identical due to the fabrication process, surrounding environment factors and differences between the...

In this paper, a Belgian tax reform plan is elaborated to respond to the EU proposal that requires member states to restructure passenger car taxation systems, preferentially based on the CO₂emissions of the car. A tax orientation on CO₂ emissions alone might however favour diesel vehicles,...