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Is green transportation efficiency the panacea for alleviating carbon lock-in? The case of China

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The development of green transportation is crucial for creating a low-carbon roadmap in the transportation sector. We calculate the efficiency of green transportation in China and then examine its effect on carbon lock-in. The asymmetric nexus between green transportation efficiency and carbon lock-in is investigated, and the moderating and mediating effects are also examined. Our results indicate that (1) green transportation efficiency is effective in reducing carbon lock-in and promoting a low-carbon transition; (2) The relationship between green transportation efficiency and carbon lock-in is asymmetric, with green transportation efficiency having a stronger effect in areas with lower levels of carbon lock-in. (3) Environmental regulation can contribute to the eradication of carbon lock-in and strengthen the effect of green transportation efficiency, showing significant a moderating effect. (4) Green transportation efficiency indirectly affects carbon lock-in by promoting energy consumption efficiency and renewable energy development.

Source: Transport Economics and Management

DOI: 10.1016/j.team.2024.10.001

Authors: Congyu Zhao, Kun Wang

Institutions: University of International Business and Economics, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Language: English

Topic: Energy, Environment, Economic Growth

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action, Responsible consumption and production, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,500