New quality productivity enables the construction path of near zero carbon service areas on expressways
Hua Zhong
Yueyang Branch of Hunan Expressway Group Co., LTD
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/pest.v7i3.11527
Keywords: New quality productivity; Expressway service area; Near zero carbon; Low carbon transition
Abstract
Global climate change is driving the green and low-carbon transformation of transportation systems, with highway service areas—energy-intensive nodes—urgently requiring near-zero carbonization. This study introduces the New Quality Productivity Theory and constructs a three-dimensional theoretical framework of “technology-institution-governance” to systematically analyze its mechanisms in building near-zero carbon highway service areas. Implementation strategies are proposed, including phased construction, talent cultivation, data platform development, and policy optimization. The findings not only enrich the theoretical application of New Quality Productivity but also provide practical references for the green transformation of transportation infrastructure.
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