COMPARISON OF EMISSIONS AND ENERGY USE FOR TRUCK AND RAIL. IN: 1991 TAC ANNUAL CONFERENCE, PROCEEDINGS. VOLUME 4. SEPTEMBER 15-16, 1991, WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA

CONGRES ANNUEL 1991 DE L'ATC, COMPTE RENDU, VOLUME 4. SEPTEMBRE 15-16, 1991, WINNIPEG, MANITOBA, CANADA

There has been comparatively little published information on the relative energy-efficiency and emission levels of trucks and railways. This paper presents figures for the types of movement where the two modes do compete, based on locomotive engine tests, typical truck fuel consumptions, and emission regulations. A variety of railway technologies and truck configurations are examined, representative of the range of equipment in service. Railway equipment includes several Trailer-on-Flatcar and Container-on-Flatcar configurations, as well as conventional carload equipment to serve as a benchmark. The analysis covers a representative route across Canada. Three time periods are examined, representative of the recent past, the present, and the future, to give an indication of trends, since technology and operating methods continue to evolve and affect energy use and emissions for both modes.

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• Authors:
  • BLEVINS, W G
  • GIBSON, A W
• Publication Date: 1992

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• Features: References;
• Pagination: v.p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Economics; Energy consumption; Fuel consumption; Pollutants; Railroad transportation; Trucking
• Geographic Terms: Canada
• Subject Areas: Economics; Energy; Freight Transportation; Highways; Motor Carriers; Public Transportation; Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment; I96: Vehicle Operating Costs;

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• Accession Number: 00623481
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 1-895102-34-0
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 31 1992 12:00AM