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Total energy cost of freight transport

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5489948· OSTI ID:5489948
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