Data di Pubblicazione:
2010
Abstract:
The aim of the present study was to compare the life cycle, in terms of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,
of diesel and liquefied natural gas (LNG) used as fuels for heavy-duty vehicles in the European market
(EU-15). A literature review revealed that the numerous studies conducted have reported different
results when the authors departed from different baseline assumptions and reference scenarios. For
our study, we concentrated on the European scenario and on heavy-duty road transport vehicles, given
their important incidence on the global emissions of GHG. Two possible LNG procurement strategies
were considered i.e. purchasing it directly from the regasification terminal (LNG-TER) or producing
LNG locally (at the service station) with small-scale plants (LNG-SSL). We ascertained that the use of
LNG-TER enables a 10% reduction in GHG emissions by comparison with diesel, while the emissions
resulting from the LNG-SSL solution are comparable with those of diesel.
of diesel and liquefied natural gas (LNG) used as fuels for heavy-duty vehicles in the European market
(EU-15). A literature review revealed that the numerous studies conducted have reported different
results when the authors departed from different baseline assumptions and reference scenarios. For
our study, we concentrated on the European scenario and on heavy-duty road transport vehicles, given
their important incidence on the global emissions of GHG. Two possible LNG procurement strategies
were considered i.e. purchasing it directly from the regasification terminal (LNG-TER) or producing
LNG locally (at the service station) with small-scale plants (LNG-SSL). We ascertained that the use of
LNG-TER enables a 10% reduction in GHG emissions by comparison with diesel, while the emissions
resulting from the LNG-SSL solution are comparable with those of diesel.
Tipologia CRIS:
1.1 Articolo in rivista
Elenco autori:
Arteconi, Alessia; Brandoni, C; Evangelista, D; Polonara, F.
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