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A life-cycle model of an automobile.

Authors :
Maclean, Heather L.
Lave, Lester B.
Source :
Environmental Science & Technology. 07/01/98, Vol. 32 Issue 13, p322A. 9p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart, 6 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Presents information on the assessment of the environmental and energy implications of midsized automobile, by performing a life-cycle inventory analysis that emphasized manufacture and use phases. Type of model used in the assessment; Concerns surrounding the entire life cycle of an automobile from a manufacture to use to disposal; Information on life-cycle analysis; Reference to previous studies on life-cycle analyses.

Subjects

Subjects :
*AUTOMOBILES & the environment

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0013936X
Volume :
32
Issue :
13
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Environmental Science & Technology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
822590
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1021/es9836242