Title: A comparison of new technology vehicle airborne emissions and energy usage

Authors: Robert A. Coffey, Spencer C. Sorenson

Addresses: Dept of Energy Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Building, 403, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark. Dept of Energy Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, Building, 403, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark

Abstract: This paper examines electric, hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles. Comparisons have been made with the EURO I and EURO IV gasoline car, for the year 2005, on the basis of energy usage and airborne pollutants, generated both at the point of use and over the whole energy cycle. The study shows that on average, across EU15 countries, the electric vehicle will generate much reduced quantities of CO₂, compared with the EURO IV gasoline car, but higher levels of NO_xand SO₂. The gasoline hybrid electric vehicle and methanol fuel cell electric vehicle are anticipated to generate relatively low quantities of local pollutants, as well as, reduced NO_x and SO₂ emissions over the whole energy cycle. Benefits in terms of CO₂ production are also indicated when compared with the EURO IV gasoline car.

Keywords: electric vehicle; hybrid vehicle; fuel cell; energy consumption; pollutants.

DOI: 10.1504/IJETM.2001.000747

International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management, 2001 Vol.1 No.1/2, pp.179-191

Published online: 17 Jul 2003 *

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