Sustainability Strategies Addressing Supply-Chain Air Emissions (2014) / Chapter Skim
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39 4.1 Main Elements Transport technology, in terms of energy-efficient equipment (aircraft, trucks, trains, and ships) , engines, and alternative fuels, has driven and will continue to deliver substantial benefits for air emissions reduction (primarily GHGs)
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40 • Kraft says that it could cut 66,000 loads a year, which would result in a 33-million-mile drop in weekly vehicle miles driven, saving the company 6.6 million gallons of diesel fuel and 73,000 tons of CO2 emissions each week. • Campbell Soup said it could cut its annual loads by 41,000, reducing vehicle miles driven by 23 million, saving almost 4 million gallons of fuel and eliminating almost 40,000 tons of CO2.
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41 that these technical and operational measures will, on their own, be unlikely to reduce global shipping emissions given the projected increase in global trade, the IMO also identified market-based instruments as being both cost effective and environmentally effective, as well as providing strong incentive for change (IMO, 2009)
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42 of older trucks starting January 1, 2015. By January 1, 2023, nearly all vehicles will need to have 2010 model year engines or equivalent.
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43 in the research. Despite the need to solve the issue of methane release, the research team expects this combination of factors could presage rapid development.
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44 biomethane, with the fuel provided by Gasrec. This trial is not subsidized and no government entity is currently involved, although UPS is actively seeking public-sector interest.
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45 Electric propulsion solutions for light-vehicle, urban package deliveries (e.g., tricycles) are being tested for use in old center cities facing issues of intense congestion, air pollution, and noise pollution.
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46 subsequent reductions in transportation and facility costs (Napolitano, 2012)
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