9780309273930: Current Methods for Life-Cycle Analyses of Low-Carbon Transportation Fuels in the United States
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ISBN 10 : 0309273935 ISBN 13 : 9780309273930
Editeur : National Academies Press, 2022

Synopsis

Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, with petroleum accounting for 90 percent of transportation fuels. Policymakers encounter a range of questions as they consider low-carbon fuel standards to reduce emissions, including total emissions released from production to use of a fuel or the potential consequences of a policy. Life-cycle assessment is an essential tool for addressing these questions. This report provides researchers and practitioners with a toolkit for applying life-cycle assessment to estimate greenhouse gas emissions, including identification of the best approach to use for a stated policy goal, how to reduce uncertainty and variability through verification and certification, and the core assumptions that can be applied to various fuel types. Policymakers should still use a tailored approach for each fuel type, given that petroleum-based ground, air, and marine transportation fuels necessitate different considerations than alternative fuels including biofuels, hydrogen, and electricity. Ultimately, life-cycle assessments should clearly document what assumptions and methods are used to ensure transparency.

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Éditeur
National Academies Press
Date d'édition
2022
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0309273935
ISBN 13 
9780309273930
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
236
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