Fuel Consumption and Emissions of Turnpike Doubles in the Canadian Prairie Region
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2011-04-06T20:51:55Z
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Baumgartner, Thomas Peter
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This research analyzes fuel consumption and emissions of Turnpike double trailer combinations (Turnpikes) on a regional network in the Canadian Prairies. The research: (1) establishes current benchmarks for fuel consumption of Turnpikes and five-axle tractor semitrailers (3-S2s) with van trailers; (2) develops fuel consumption models for these vehicle types; (3) establishes an understanding of current operating characteristics of Turnpikes in the region; and (4) estimates their system-wide effects in terms of fuel consumption and emissions in Manitoba by applying the developed models. Canadian Prairie region-based carriers revealed an increase in Turnpike travel (from 2007-2009) of 44 percent after the twinning of the Trans-Canada Highway between Winnipeg and Regina in 2007 was completed. Turnpikes can save one third of fuel consumed when compared to 3-S2s; have higher fuel consumption in the winter months; and their use in 2009 reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by five percent compared to 3-S2s.
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fuel consumption, emissions, freight, Turnpike Double, energy use, greenhouse gases, heavy truck, network, weigh scale, weight, cube, weigh in motion, regulation, technology, initiatives, productivity
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Baumgartner, T., Regehr, J.D., and Montufar, J. (2010). Fuel Consumption and Carbon Emissions of Turnpike Doubles in Manitoba. CD-ROM proceedings of the 2010 Annual Conference of the Transportation Association on Canada. Halifax, NS.