Cradle to Gate
Identity ID
f491bb31-f8bf-4fc2-befb-26584aaecefa
Transportation
Associated ID
ba586fc0-22f5-4749-9241-c48738103cf5
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Description
This dataset represents freight trucks with a load capacity of 18-26 tonnes (including 26 tonnes) and meeting China III emission standards, providing one tonne-kilometre of transport service. The transport dataset covers the entire transport life cycle, including construction, operation, maintenance, and end-of-life of vehicles and highway infrastructure.
The average cargo load for this heavy-duty truck type II is 24 tonnes, with an average load factor of 60%, values derived from references on truck fuel consumption and the 'China Road Freight Big Data Carbon Emissions Report'. Fuel consumption and major emissions (nitrogen oxides, nitrous oxide, methane, non-methane hydrocarbons, ammonia, benzene, and lead) are calculated based on the fuel consumption limits for operating diesel trucks according to Chinese standards and literature.
Truck size and load factor determine the gross vehicle weight (GVW), and thus influence fuel consumption and exhaust as well as 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, costs and environmental interventions due to highway construction are allocated based on total ton-kilometer performance. The expenditure on highway infrastructure operation and land use has been allocated based on annual vehicle kilometers traveled.
Activity Description
This dataset represents a 1-ton-kilometer freight transport service provided by heavy-duty trucks (payload 18-26 tons, including 26 tons) meeting China III emission standards. The dataset covers the entire transport 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 t·km freight services using Class II heavy-duty trucks (payload 18–26 t, including 26 t) with China III emission standard. It represents a transport service of 1 ton over a distance of 1 kilometer, considering only freight transportation. The vehicle uses diesel fuel.
Time period
2018
2026
Geography
China
Geography comment
National average data
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology