An analysis of CO
2
emissions and fuel consumption from new automotve vehicles in aspects of future regulations
2000-05-0173
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the basic greenhouse gases and
according to some opinions their influence upon warming the earth
climate is significant. Acceptance of this prognosis has lead to
worldwide legislative limitation covering all CO2 emitting
engines.
The paper reviews the relationship between CO2 emissions and
fuel consumption in a range of automobiles (with SI and CI engines)
presented for type approval over last four years (1996-1999). The
paper presents an analysis of the results of an examination of the
CO2 emission and the fuel consumption of more like 150 automotive
vehicles (M1 and N1 categories), European, Japanese/Korean
manufacturer and the US. The procedures used in the examination for
approval in the presented scope have been described and several
results of these examinations conducted in Poland in accordance
with the requirements of the Regulations No. 101 ECE UNO (directive
93/116 EC) have been evaluated.
The evaluation of the possibilities of fulfilling the existing
and future requirements of the above-mentioned emissions CO2 have
been discussed. A study of some technical exercises in the
reduction of fuel consumption was described as well.
Author(s):
Wojciech Gis, Piotr Bielaczyc
Affiliated:
Motor Transport Institute, BOSMAL Automotive Research & Development Center
Pages: 1
Related Topics:
Greenhouse gas emissions
Fuel consumption
Carbon dioxide
Emissions
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