This brochure presents the result of ERTRAC’s work to develop a road transport scenario and follows on from the publication ERTRAC Research Framework: Steps to Implementation (published in March 2008). The 2008 Research Framework presented an overview of the major technological challenges that lie ahead, and which must be addressed in order to ensure that society’s expectations continue to be realised for a greener, safer, and smarter European road transport system. On this basis, ERTRAC identified four Strategic Research Priorities and established Working Groups in each area to address major challenges for the future:

1. Energy, Resources and Climate Change: to provide environmentally friendly road transport systems and a secure, renewable energy supply.

2. Urban Mobility: to achieve sustainable mobility for passengers and freight in the urban environment.

3. Long-distance Freight Transport: to provide (energy) efficient transport solutions (and vehicles) contributing to a reduced environmental footprint for the freight logistics chain, outside the urban environment.

4. Road Transport Safety: to reduce road transport injuries, fatalities, and accidents.

The combined efforts of these four Working Groups provide an integrated systems approach to tackling these challenges.