Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
4d2930ca-92ae-49bc-bcfb-fd9c8f5f7afe
Transportation
Associated ID
b3128ae9-93ad-4cda-af31-98e8b53303b2
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Description
This dataset represents a load capacity of 1.8-4.5t (including 4. 5t) and a Class III emission standard truck providing one-ton transport service over one kilometer. The transportation dataset refers to the entire life cycle of transportation, including the construction, operation, maintenance, and end-of-life of vehicles and highway infrastructure.
The average cargo load of this light-duty truck is 4 tons, with an average load factor of 60%, values derived from references on truck fuel consumption and the 'China Road Freight Big Data Carbon Emission Report'. Fuel consumption and major emissions (nitrogen oxides, nitrous oxide, methane, non-methane hydrocarbons, ammonia, benzene, and lead) are calculated based on fuel consumption limits for operating diesel trucks as specified in Chinese standards and literature.
Truck size and load factor determine the GVW, and therefore influence fuel consumption as well as exhaust and non-exhaust emissions. Exhaust emissions from fuel combustion depend on the fuel (fuel type and quantity) or on the emission standard, the latter reflecting the emission regulations the vehicle complies with. For highway infrastructure, expenditures and environmental interventions due to highway construction are allocated based on total ton-kilometer performance. Expenditure on highway infrastructure operation and land use has been allocated based on annual vehicle kilometers traveled.
Activity Description
This dataset represents 1 t·km transportation services for light-duty trucks (payload 1.8–4.5 t, including 4.5 t) meeting China III emission standards. The dataset covers the entire transportation life cycle, including vehicle production and maintenance, cargo transportation, and the construction, operation, maintenance, and disposal of road pavements.
Process Description
This dataset can be used for 1-ton-kilometer freight transport services using light-duty trucks (payload 1.8–4.5 t, including 4.5 t) meeting China III emission standards. This service provides the transportation of one ton of freight over a distance of one kilometer, considering only cargo transportation. The vehicle operates on diesel fuel.
Time period
2018
2026
Geography
China
Geography comment
National average data
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology