Core Insights - The transportation sector's low-carbon transition is crucial for the implementation of the national "dual carbon" strategy, with 2024 data indicating a 3.8% growth in total freight volume, linked to a 4.3% increase in energy consumption, highlighting urgent issues in emission reduction [1] Group 1: Challenges in Zhengzhou's Transportation Emission Reduction - Zhengzhou faces significant "high carbon lock-in" due to a high proportion of long-distance road freight [2] - Despite notable advancements in urban public transport electrification, the rapid increase in private car ownership has become the main source of rising passenger transport emissions [2] - Key technologies for emission reduction, such as hydrogen fuel cell heavy trucks, have not achieved breakthroughs, with hydrogen consumption at 8.2 kg per 100 km, exceeding international standards [2] Group 2: Systemic and Mechanism Barriers - Insufficient policy support is evident, with existing laws lacking quantifiable emission reduction mandates and limited coverage of carbon trading systems [3] - Local automotive companies show inadequate high-end R&D capabilities, with less than 8% of their revenue allocated to research, leading to reliance on imported technologies [3] - Limited green finance coverage and a significant drop in sales of pure electric light trucks after subsidy reductions have created funding challenges for small and medium logistics enterprises [3] Group 3: Recommendations for Enhancing Emission Reduction - Establish a regulatory framework by implementing the "Zhengzhou Road Traffic Carbon Peak Action Plan" with phased targets and a smart traffic carbon management platform [4] - Optimize transportation structure by improving bus punctuality, which can increase ridership, and addressing bottlenecks in shifting freight from road to rail [4] - Promote clean energy alternatives, including full electrification of taxis and 100% clean vehicles for new buses, along with a timeline for banning diesel vehicles [4] - Implement low-carbon road construction and maintenance practices, such as using warm-mix recycled asphalt, which can reduce carbon emissions by 120,000 tons annually [5]