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Vehicle environmental rating methodologies: Overview and application to light-duty vehicles

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  • Batista, T.
  • Freire, F.
  • Silva, C.M.

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Several environmental rating methodologies are available worldwide to evaluate and compare the environmental performance of vehicles, which can be useful for consumers decisions and for organizations in the promotion of less pollutant technologies and fuels.

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  • Batista, T. & Freire, F. & Silva, C.M., 2015. "Vehicle environmental rating methodologies: Overview and application to light-duty vehicles," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 45(C), pages 192-206.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:45:y:2015:i:c:p:192-206
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2015.01.040
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