Powered two wheelers compared with cars: driving dynamics, fuel consumption and exhaust emissions in daily use

This study evaluates the progress made by two-wheeled vehicles since Euro 3 came into effect and compares it to late model passenger cars (Euro 4 auto compliant) by putting them both in similar, real, operating conditions. The two modes of transport were compared on a "home-to-work" trip between the suburbs and downtown Paris at rush hour. The study included all types of regulated pollutants for vehicles: local pollutants (unburned hydrocarbons HC, carbon monoxide CO, nitrogen monoxide and dioxide NOx) and greenhouse gases (CO2, CO and HC), and takes into account the differences in driving dynamics between the 2 and 4 wheeled vehicles when situated in the same traffic conditions. Fifteen powered two wheelers from 125 to 1200cm3 (scooters and motorbikes) and three cars, have been measured on "real-world" cycles, and their environmental impact assessed. The study highlights the differences of driving behaviour between PTW and cars (in France), the differences in emissions between the vehicle families, and clearly shows the consequences of different homologation procedures and thresholds between cars, small and bigger PTWs.

• Authors:
  • Ducreux, B -
• Conference:
  • International Motorcycle Conference, 7th, 2008, Essen, Germany
• Publication Date: 2008

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 212-35
• Serial:
  • Issue Number: 13

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Behavior; Drivers; Environment; Exhaust gases; Fuel consumption; Mopeds; Motorcycles
• Uncontrolled Terms: Driving cycle; Planning and Environment
• ATRI Terms: Driver behaviour; Driving cycle; Environment; Fuel consumption; Moped; Motorcycle; Vehicle emissions
• Subject Areas: Environment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01383960
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 22 2012 4:04PM