Total energy cost of freight transport
An estimate of the total energy required directly or indirectly to ship 1 ton of freight 1 mile by rail, domestic water, local and intercity trucks, and air is provided. For rail freight, a careful review of previous studies resolves several apparent contradictions.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Inc., TN (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76OR00033
- OSTI ID:
- 5489948
- Report Number(s):
- ORAU/IEA(M)-77-7
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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