Environmental Analysis of Petrol, Diesel and Electric Passenger Cars in a Belgian Urban Setting

摘要: The combustion of fossil fuels in the transport sector leads to an aggravation air quality along city roads and highways. Urban is a serious problem nowadays as number vehicles increases on yearly basis. With stricter Euro emission regulations, vehicle manufacturers are not meeting imposed limits also disregarding non-exhaust emissions. This paper highlights relevance emissions passenger vehicles, both conventional (diesel petrol) or electric (EV), levels urban environment Belgium. An environmental life cycle assessment was carried out based real-world model for cars fuel refinery data. A cut-off applied models highlight what emissions, from exhaust electricity production EV, do actually occur within Belgium’s borders. Results show that much progress has been made 4 6 vehicles. Electric pose best alternative solution more environmentally friendly means transportation. analysis results target policy makers with intention regulations policies would be developed future characterization These indicate EVs offer valid addressing issue should addressed regulatory steps they dominate impact spectrum.