Definition 1
Green Transport means any mode of transport, conventionally motorised or powered by an [Alternative Power Source] [Alternative Fuel], which is classed by the UK Vehicle Certification Agency as an Ultra-Low Emissions Vehicle or a Zero Emissions Vehicle.
Definition 2
Green Transport means any mode of transport which is powered by [an Alternative Power Source] [Alternative Fuel] or physical human force such that, when in operation, it produces [minimal] [almost no] Greenhouse Gases.
Drafting notes and guidance
Option 1
This definition includes modes of transport that are powered by fossil fuels but produce low emissions. This option may be useful in contracts during the transition towards green transport. If using the defined term Alternative Fuel, see TCLP definition. If using the defined term Alternative Power Source in option 1, use the following definition.
Alternative Power Source means all alternative sources of energy for transport, such as electricity and hydrogen, that do not have to be released through combustion or non-combustion oxidation.
Option 2
Option 2 defines green transport as modes of zero-emission transport (at time of operation) only. This transport uses renewable energy sources or is powered by human forces (such as walking and cycling).
Transition to green transport
In the future, the definition in option 1 might be replaced by the definition in option 2 (for example, when the sale of new conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans is expected to end in 2030).
Green transport types include, but are not limited to:
- walking
- bicycles
- motorcycles (electric or biofuel)
- cars (electric or biofuel)
- buses (electric, hydrogen or biofuel)
- taxis (electric or biofuel)
- trains (heavy rail, such as mainline commuter networks)
- underground railway systems
- light rail systems (such as trams, Docklands Light Railway)
- aircraft (solar or biofuel-powered).
It should be noted that biofuel-powered modes of green transport will not fall within the scope of the definition in option 2, given that biofuel does produce emissions at the time of operation.