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Quantification of the environmental impacts of road conditions in Brazil

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  • Bartholomeu, Daniela Bacchi
  • Caixeta Filho, Jos Vicente

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This study evaluates the impacts of Brazilian highway conditions on fuel consumption and, consequently, on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. For the purpose of this study, highway conditions refer to the level of highway maintenance: the incidence of large potholes, large surface cracks, uneven sections, and debris. Primary computer collected data related to the fuel consumption of three types of trucks were analyzed. The data were derived from 88 trips taken over six routes, each route representative of one of two highway conditions: better or worse. Study results are initially presented for each type of truck being monitored. The results are then aggregated to approximate the entire Brazilian highway network. In all cases, results confirmed environmental benefits resulting from travel over the better routes. There was found to be an increase in energy efficiency from traveling better roads, which resulted in lower fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. Statistical analysis of the results suggests that, in general, fuel consumption data were significant at *P

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  • Bartholomeu, Daniela Bacchi & Caixeta Filho, Jos Vicente, 2009. "Quantification of the environmental impacts of road conditions in Brazil," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 68(6), pages 1778-1786, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolec:v:68:y:2009:i:6:p:1778-1786
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    1. dos Santos, M. C. & Aguiar, L. K. & Bansback, R. J. & Revell, B. J. & de Zen, S., 2016. "Meeting Climate Change Targets – necessary adjustments and challenges for Brazilian beef industry," 90th Annual Conference, April 4-6, 2016, Warwick University, Coventry, UK 236325, Agricultural Economics Society.

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