Energy and fleet modelling within the TRIMODE integrated transport model framework for Europe

Abstract This paper presents the Energy and Fleet module of the TRIMODE (TRansport Integrated MODel for Europe) model framework which serves to project mobility, energy consumption and emissions up to 2050 in the EU countries. TRIMODE features a modular structure which includes a network-based transport model that simulates passenger and freight transport activity, a dedicated energy and fleet model and a computable general equilibrium model. TRIMODE formulates such individual models within a common interrelated complex modelling framework. This paper presents the energy and fleet model of TRIMODE and focuses, in particular, on the novel model developments that benefit from the direct linkages with the passenger and network models and enhance the energy consumption and emissions calculation methodology. Illustrative examples demonstrate new model formulations.