The use of electric vehicle (EV) has been widely recognized as an effective way to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation sector. However, the geographic difference of GHG emission reduction from EV deployment is seldom explored. This paper presents a study on the total GHG emissions generated from the life cycle of an EV (represented by Nissan Leaf) and an internal combustion vehicle (ICV) (represented by Toyota Corolla) for benchmarking on the potential emission reductions in the United States. The differences of electricity mix and driving style in each state are considered in the analysis. The results indicate a 43% GHG emissions reduction from ICV with the deployment of EV under the current average United States’ electricity generation scheme and transportation style. But the life cycle GHG emission reductions vary significantly from state to state in the U.S. Some states such as Indiana, Wyoming and West Virginia can only get 7237, 9501 and 9860 kg CO2 equivalent reduced, while some states such as Vermont, New Jersey and Idaho can get 57915, 57206 and 49039 kg CO2 equivalent GHG emissions reduced. This study can be useful in supporting future decision-making and strategy development for EV deployment in the U.S.
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ASME 2014 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference collocated with the JSME 2014 International Conference on Materials and Processing and the 42nd North American Manufacturing Research Conference
June 9–13, 2014
Detroit, Michigan, USA
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- Manufacturing Engineering Division
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Fan Yang,
Fan Yang
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
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Chris Yuan,
Chris Yuan
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
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Xiang Zhao
Xiang Zhao
General Motors Corporation, Warren, MI
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Fan Yang
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Chris Yuan
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Xiang Zhao
General Motors Corporation, Warren, MI
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MSEC2014-4141, V001T05A009; 6 pages
Published Online:
October 3, 2014
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Yang, F, Yuan, C, & Zhao, X. "Geographic Differences of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction From Electric Vehicle Deployment in the United States." Proceedings of the ASME 2014 International Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference collocated with the JSME 2014 International Conference on Materials and Processing and the 42nd North American Manufacturing Research Conference. Volume 1: Materials; Micro and Nano Technologies; Properties, Applications and Systems; Sustainable Manufacturing. Detroit, Michigan, USA. June 9–13, 2014. V001T05A009. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/MSEC2014-4141
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