Vehicle Lifecycle Accounting Overview

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What percentage of the total lifetime energy use and greenhouse gas emissions of a vehicle is accounted for by the well-to-tank phase?

  • 15% (correct)
  • 75%
  • 90%
  • 10%

Which of the following is NOT one of the three phases of vehicle operation mentioned in the text?

  • Tank-to-wheels
  • Well-to-tank
  • Cradle-to-grave
  • Cradle-to-gate (correct)

What is the approximate percentage of the total lifetime energy use and greenhouse gas emissions that is accounted for by the tank-to-wheels phase?

  • 15%
  • 10%
  • 90%
  • 75% (correct)

What is the approximate percentage of the total lifetime energy use and greenhouse gas emissions that is accounted for by the cradle-to-grave phase?

<p>10% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

By investing more money in improving existing light-duty vehicle technology, how much can fuel consumption be reduced over the next 20 years?

<p>33% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated cost range per vehicle for the improvements in existing light-duty vehicle technology that can reduce fuel consumption by about one third over the next 20 years?

<p>$500 to $1,000 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the shift to larger, more powerful vehicles?

<p>Consumer preference for increased performance and size (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge in developing alternative fuels to displace petroleum?

<p>Compatibility with the existing fuel distribution system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary environmental concern with the use of nonconventional petroleum sources?

<p>Increased greenhouse gas emissions from the processing required (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the projected trajectory for petroleum demand in the developed world in the next 15-20 years?

<p>Leveling off at about 20% above current demand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main drawback of using hydrogen or electricity as alternative propulsion systems?

<p>Reduced energy density compared to liquid fuels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main strategy proposed in the text to slow the rate of petroleum demand growth in the developed world?

<p>Reducing the performance and horsepower of vehicles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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