Current methods for life-cycle analyses of low-carbon transportation fuels in the United States
| HERO ID | 11300975 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2022 |
| Title | Current methods for life-cycle analyses of low-carbon transportation fuels in the United States |
| Book Title | Current Methods for Life Cycle Analyses of Low-Carbon Transportation Fuels in the United States |
| Authoring Organization | National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine |
| Publisher Text | National Academies Press |
| City | Washington, DC |
| Page Numbers | 1-220 |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Doi | 10.17226/26402 |
| Url | https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85148252439&doi=10.17226%2f26402&partnerID=40&md5=d47c802bbd894d72fbf27d2921e1f0c7 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Isbn | 9780309273930 |
| Comments | Journal: ISSN: |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |