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Implementation of Portable Emissions Measurement Systems PEMS for the Real-driving Emissions RDE Regulation in Europe
Published on: December 4, 2016
Assessment of environmental impacts and costs for hydrogen-powered cargo shipping in Europe
Simon Schlehuber1, Moritz Gutsch2, Niklas Kronemeyer2,3
1Institute of Business Administration at the Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Münster, Leonardo Campus 1, Münster, Germany. simon.schlehuber@uni-muenster.de.
Abstract:
The transportation of goods contributes considerably to global greenhouse gas emissions, underscoring the urgency of sustainable transport solutions. A promising yet underexplored solution is the introduction of small autonomous-driving hydrogen-powered boats (AHB) that can substitute long-haul trucking. Here we address this gap by modelling an AHB and then performing a life cycle assessment, coupled with a total cost of ownership analysis, across various scenarios. AHBs powered by green hydrogen are expected to emit 0.46 kg CO2 eq km-1 and cost 0.82 € km-1 on average. In contrast, AHBs powered by gray hydrogen are characterized by average emissions of 1.12 kg CO2 eq km-1 and costs of 0.42 € km-1. Furthermore, costs of the modelled AHB are compared to those of semi-trucks powered by different fuels to gauge the AHB's real world applicability. The results show that an AHB could be the cost-optimal solution for non-time sensitive transportation of goods exceeding distances of 624 km.
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