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Baidya, S. & Borken-Kleefeld, J. 
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5465-8559
(2009).
Atmospheric emissions from road transportation in India.
Energy Policy 37 (10) 3812-3822. 10.1016/j.enpol.2009.07.010.
Abstract
India has become one of the biggest emitters of atmospheric pollutants from the road transportation sector globally. Here we present an up-to-date inventory of the exhaust emissions of ten species. This inventory has been calculated bottom-up from the vehicle mileage, differentiating by seven vehicle categories, four age/technology layers and three fuel types each, for the seven biggest cities as well as for the whole nation. The age composition of the rolling fleet has been carefully modeled, deducting about one quarter of vehicles still registered but actually out-of-service. The vehicle mileage is calibrated to the national fuel consumption which is essential to limit uncertainties. Sensitivity analyses reveal the primary impact of the emission factors and the secondary influence of vehicle mileage and stock composition on total emissions. Emission estimates since 1980 are reviewed and qualified. A more comprehensive inspection and maintenance is essential to limit pollutant emissions; this must properly include commercial vehicles They are also the most important vehicle category to address when fuel consumption and CO2 emissions shall be contained.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | India; Emission inventory; Uncertainty |
| Research Programs: | Atmospheric Pollution (APD) |
| Bibliographic Reference: | Energy Policy; 37(10):3812-3822 (October 2009) |
| Depositing User: | IIASA Import |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Jan 2016 08:42 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Aug 2021 17:20 |
| URI: | https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/8820 |
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