Energy use in freight transportation. [Monograph]

Book · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982

OSTI ID:6361683

This report examines the relative energy efficiency of the different modes of freight transportation. It finds that in terms of energy per ton-mile, oil pipelines are easily the most efficient of the modes of transportation considered. Inland barges rank second, although for some uses railroads are of comparable efficiency. Trucks use more energy than railroads, and cargo planes are at the bottom of the efficiency range. But these simplified comparisons must be modified in several ways, such as specialized functions, service levels, speed, terrain, and the nature of the cargo. 44 references, 22 tables.

• OSTI ID: 6361683
• Resource Relation: Related Information: Staff Working Paper
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
CARGO
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS
BARGES
FREIGHT PIPELINES
RAIL TRANSPORT
TRUCKS
EFFICIENCY
LAND TRANSPORT
PIPELINES
TRANSPORT
VEHICLES
291000* - Energy Planning & Policy- Conservation
320200 - Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization- Transportation