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Potter, Stephen
(2003).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/9781786359513-013
URL: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/bookdescription.c...
Abstract
This chapter explores how to measure energy and emissions from urban transport. It then provides information to make a comparison between energy use and CO2 emissions for urban travel by car, train, tram and bus. A substantial difference is noted between the figures for peak and off-peak travel, associated with patterns of vehicle loadings. The chapter concludes with a discussion on how energy efficiency can be improved and the need to shift from a vehicle to a systems level to fully evaluate policy options.