Gearing up for the transition: The role of transport in a Northern energy strategy
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Meanwhile, developments in digital technology have opened up new opportunities, and this new transport frontier offers a significant socioeconomic opportunity for the UK through reductions in negative health, environmental and congestion outcomes, and the promotion of domestic industry. As the UK leaves the EU, its already well-developed innovative mobility solutions could be advantageous, but this mobility transition will only succeed if a new generation of clean and connected vehicles can be powered.
This paper explores the major problems facing transport, and the potential of a mobility transition to overcome these problems as part of a wider programme of socioeconomic renewal. It argues that the north of England is well positioned to play a leading role in this transition.
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