Analysis of greenhouse gas emissions related to aluminium transport applications |
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Authors: | Marlen Bertram Kurt Buxmann and Peter Furrer |
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Institution: | (1) Recycling and Sustainable Development, International Aluminium Institute, Haymarket, London, UK;(2) International Aluminium Institute, c/o Route de Sion 28, CH-3960 Sierre, Valais, Switzerland;(3) Novelis AG, Z?rich, Switzerland |
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Abstract: | Background, aim and scope Climate change is a subject of growing global concern. Based on International Energy Agency (IEA 2004) research, about 19%
of the greenhouse gas emissions from fuel combustion are generated by the transportation sector, and its share is likely to
grow. Significant increases in the vehicles fleets are expected in particular in China, India, the Middle East and Latin America.
As a result, reducing vehicle fuel consumption is most essential for the future. The reduction of the vehicle weight, the
introduction of improved engine technologies, lower air friction, better lubricants, etc. are established methods of improving
fuel efficiency, reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Continued progress will be required along all these
fronts with light-weighting being one of the most promising options for the global transport sector. This paper quantifies
greenhouse gas savings realised from light-weighting cars with aluminium based on life cycle assessment methodology. The study
uses a pragmatic approach to assess mass reduction by comparing specific examples of components meeting identical performance
criteria. The four examples presented in this analysis come from practical applications of aluminium. For each case study,
the vehicle manufacturer has supplied the respective masses of the aluminium and the alternative component. |
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