A strategic roadmap for implementing superconductivity towards zero-emission transport

Breschi, Marco and Godeke, Arno and Quéval, Loïc and Melhem, Ziad and Ainslie, Mark and Cavallucci, Lorenzo and Cheetham, Peter and Cooley, Lance and Haran, Kiruba and Husband, Mark and Nilsson, Emelie and Pamidi, Sastry and Parizh, Michael and Pei, Xiaoze and Song, Wenjuan and García-Tabarés, Luis and Tomsic, Mike and Zhang, Min (2026) A strategic roadmap for implementing superconductivity towards zero-emission transport. Superconductor Science and Technology, 39 (1): 011001. ISSN 0953-2048

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Abstract

Superconductivity is an essential technology for reducing carbon emissions and electrifying the transportation sector. Its unique ability to provide higher power density and greater efficiency sets it apart from other technologies. This document outlines a plan for integrating superconducting technology into the transportation sector, identifying major challenges and interim steps to be taken to overcome them. Implementing this plan and securing public and private funds will help transition the transportation sector towards zero-emission aircraft, high-capacity efficient shipping, and widespread use of a superconductivity-liquid hydrogen energy platform for transportation.