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Transport and Sustainability

Sustainable business and solutions

Open Learn (The Open University)
Open Learn (The Open University)

This free course explores the issues around sustainable transport and how the role of technology and society can interact to lower the overall impact of transport.

  • Date (DD-MM-YYYY)

    25-08-2025 to 25-08-2026

    Available on-demand until 25th August 2026

  • CPD points/hours/credits

    Free statement of participation on completion

  • Cost

    Free

  • Education type

    Virtual

  • CPD subtype

    On-demand

Description

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • outline the energy and environmental impacts of transport activities and their importance, and understand that behavioural changes have an important role in achieving transport sustainability
  • carry out simple calculations on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and running costs and understand the possible limitations to their deployment
  • describe the key differences between petrol and diesel engines
  • describe the low-carbon fuels and vehicle technologies available to reduce emissions.

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