NTL Record

Title Economic and Environmental Impacts of Alternative Transportation Technologies
Record ID 50668
Personal Name
Creator
Trancik, Jessika
Corporate Creator Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Publisher New England University Transportation Center
Publication Date 20130400
Language English
Abstract This project has focused on comparing alternative transportation technologies in terms of their environmental and economic impacts. The research is data-driven and quantitative, and examines the dynamics of impact. We have developed new theory and metrics to use in the forward-looking evaluation of a wide range of technologies. In particular, we have developed revised emissions factors for biofuels, to assess their climate change mitigation potential against other alternatives. We have also evaluated the supply risks and the potential for price volatility of biofuels.
Rosap ID dot:26605
Rosap URL https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/26605
TRT Terms Economic impacts; Environmental impacts; Technology; Biomass fuels; Alternatives analysis; Climate change; Air quality management
General Subjects Research Hub; Environment; Highways; Case studies; Environmental impacts; Forecasting; Fuel consumption; Greenhouse gases
Geographical
Coverage
United States
TRIS Online
Accession No
1501344
Report Number MITR23-8
Resource type Tech Report
URL https://ntlrepository.blob.core.windows.net/lib/50000/50600/50668/MITR23_8FP.pdf
Format PDF
Database NTL Digital Repository