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AuthorOnat, N.C.
AuthorKucukvar, M.
AuthorToufani, P.
AuthorHaider, M.A.
Available date2021-06-08T11:35:19Z
Publication Date2017
Publication NameProceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
ResourceScopus
ISSN21698767
URIhttps://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85067131668&partnerID=40&md5=7cc8965b498675f6c76ca45e92be9cab
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/20552
AbstractThe global climate change and fossil fuel dependency are two major important challenge for achieving sustainable transportation. Alternative vehicle technologies, especially electric vehicles, have great potential to reduce the environmental impacts from transportation and to diversify energy sources in transportation. In this study, carbon footprint of vehicles fueled by gasoline, diesel, liquefied natural gas (LPG), and electricity are analyzed and compared for possible candidates of taxi operations in a metropole city, Istanbul, Turkey. Environmentally extended multi-regional input-output analysis is conducted to evaluate the upstream (supply chain) emissions due to vehicle operations. According to the results, conventional vehicles which are powered by gasoline have the highest greenhouse gas emissions, while electric vehicles have the least. Upstream (supply chain) emissions of EVs is found to be highest compared to other options. The GHG emissions of EV and LPG vehicle are 130 and 123 gCO2-eqv./km, respectively. LPG is the most common fuel source for taxis in Turkey, especially in Istanbul. Considering that the marginal difference in these two vehicle types is very low, the carbon emission reduction potential of the EV is lower than expected. This is mainly because of the high fossil fuel dependence in the electricity generation mix in Turkey. To utilize the carbon emission reduction potential of EV in Turkey, the use of renewable energy sources for electricity production should be increased.
Languageen
PublisherIEOM Society
SubjectCarbon footprint
Green electric taxis
Hybrid multi-regional input output analysis
Life Cycle Assessment
Sustainable Transportation
TitleCarbon footprint analysis of electric taxis in Istanbul
TypeConference Paper
Pagination374-382
Issue NumberOCT
Volume Number2017


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