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We consider three indicative scenarios that vary the rate of technological improvement and changes in fueleconomy regulations. The Efficiency Policy scenario takes account of recent adopted or proposed fueleconomy goals. particular, the speed of transition to alternative liquids is of key importance.
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As a result, engines and vehicles as well as the entire distribution system that transports fuels from the refineries to the end-users, have been designed around petroleum-derived fuels. coal to liquid by Fischer?Tropsch. terpenoid hydrocarbon from sugar fermentation. hydroisomerized camelina oil. hydroisomerized algal oil.
This growth is expected to lead to a significant increase in carbon dioxide emissions of nearly 900 million tonnes through 2050, or about the same level of emissions growth as from coal use in the power and the entire industry sector combined. The trucking sector can improve logistics and systems operations.
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Assuming no new policies, growth in energy-related CO 2 is driven by electricity and transportation fuel use. It does include the revised handling of fueleconomy standards to reflect the proposal for light-duty vehicles in model years 2012-2016. Source: EIA AEO2010. Click to enlarge.
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