Green Car Congress
MAY 5, 2014
Ozone pollution across the continental United States will become far more difficult to keep in check as temperatures rise, according to new work led by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Ozone formation. Even short periods of unhealthy ozone levels can cause local death rates to rise. Scenario A2 and RCP 8.5.
Green Car Congress
MAY 17, 2020
Depletion of fossil energy resources [kg oil-eq.]. Deterioration of the ozone layer [kg CFC-11-eq.]. The Carculator graphically presents these values for all selected vehicles in parallel, for ease of comparison. Depletion of fresh water reserves [m 3 ]. Depletion of metal resources [kg iron-eq.].
Green Car Congress
APRIL 21, 2016
Since plants absorb CO 2 from the atmosphere during their lifespan, such bio-materials achieve an estimated 20% reduction in material lifecycle carbon emissions in comparison to conventional petroleum-based hydrin rubber. Engine and drive system hoses require a particularly high level of oil and heat resistance. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
JULY 11, 2013
Renault’s comparison of the carbon footprint of EV and ICE vehicles over production, operation and end of life. The publication gives the opportunity for an “apples-to-apples” comparison between the environmental impacts of the two types of powertrains: same manufacturer, same model, same boundary conditions. Click to enlarge.
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 10, 2011
the combined heating effect of long-lived greenhouse gases added to the atmosphere by human activities has increased by 29% since 1990, the index year used as a baseline for comparison. It also includes several chemicals known to deplete Earth’s protective ozone layer, which are also active as greenhouse gases. in 2010—i.e.,
Green Car Congress
MARCH 16, 2012
eutrophication; ET = ecological toxicity; FEC = fossil energy consumption; WU = water use; LO = land occupation; “The rest” includes acidification; smog formation; ozone layer depletion; and human health effects. For gasoline, the study reflects the US context in which crude oil is to a large extent imported and refined domestically.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 5, 2015
Comparison of the potential reduction in emissions with the application of lower sulfur 0.5% MARPOL Annex VI sets limits on NO x and SO x emissions from ship exhaust, and prohibits deliberate emissions of ozone-depleting substances. fuel for Arctic vessels assuming a low-growth scenario. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge.
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