Use of a vehicle-modelling tool for predicting CO2 emissions in the framework of European regulations for light goods vehicles

The reduction of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption from road transportation constitutes an important pillar of the EU commitment for implementing the Kyoto Protocol. Efforts to monitor and limit CO2 emissions from vehicles can effectively be supported by the use of vehicle modelling tools. This paper presents the application of such a tool for...

Towards meaningful real-world emission factors for motorcycles: An evaluation of several recent TNO projects

Het Audi Duo concept in de praktijk: Milieuprestaties en de kansen en belemmeringen voor marktintroductie, bepaald in het Demonstratieproject Audi duo

Gezamenlijk met ECN is dit rapport samengesteld. Dit rapport is bijdrage 2. Om de milieuprestaties van de Audi Duo in kaart te brengen is in het onderzoek voor de volgende emissies gekozen: koolstofmonoxide (CO), koolwaterstoffen (HC), stikstofoxiden (NOx), zwaveldioxide (SO2), deeltjes (PM), koolstofdioxide (CO2). De opwekking van elektrische...

Audi Duo demonstration project: Environmental comparision and user survey

This paper describes the results and conclusions of a methodology for the assessment of environmental performance. This methodology was applied to a demonstration project conducted in the Netherlands with 10 Audi Duo parallel hybrid vehicles. During the course of the project, the vehicles were driven by a wide range of users and user groups. By...

Het Audi Duo concept in de praktijk: milieuprestaties en de kansen en belemmeringen voor marktintroductie, bepaald in het Demonstratieproject Audi Duo

This report describes the methodology and results for an assessment of environmental performance of a parallel hybrid vehicle, as well as an investigation into user experiences that may promote or hinder market introduction of this type of car. A parallel hybrid vehicle is powered either by a combustion engine or by an electric engine. For the...

Project Steekproefcontroleprogramma van personenvoertuigen uit het verkeer (samenvatting over de eerste 10 jaar)

Dit rapport vat de resultaten samen van de eerste 10 jaar van het steekproefcontroleprogramma personenauto's. Dit rapport vat de beleidsmatige aspecten samen. De technische aspecten zijn terug te vinden in de detailrapportage.