Assumptions

What is included?

General assumptions: Average City Scooter (50cc)

Material

Material is not included.

Production

Production is not included.

Distribution

Distribution is not included.

Use

Use is included.

End of life

End of life is not included.

  Carbon Footprint (CO2e)

We focus on carbon footprint (CO2e), the decisive factor affecting climate change. However, other dimensions should be taken in account before taking decisions, e.g. the water, the waste and the land footprint as well as the ethical perspective. Click here to learn more about CO2e.

Sources

  1. Yung-Chen Y., Jiun-Horng, T., Hui-Fen, Y. & Hung-Lung, C.(2009). Comparison of Exhaust Emissions Resulting from Cold- and Hot-Start Motorcycle Driving Modes, Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association, 59:11, 1339-1346, DOI: 10.3155/1047-3289.59.11.1339

  2. Pomykala, A. (2018). Effectiveness of urban transport modes. MATEC Web of Conferences. 180. 03003. URL: https://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201818003003

Contributors

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David
B.Sc. Environmental Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid