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Study on the Life Cycle Assessment and the Environmental Impact of an Electric Commuter
SETC2005/JSAE-65

Authors

Kimio Futohashi - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

Abstract

Keywords

Life Cycle Assessment. Fuel Consumption, Light Weight

Abstract

A compact, lightweight motorcycle is considered an environmentally-friendly vehicle. In particular, an electric commuter is generally defined as a "zero-emission" vehicle. This is, however, a one-sided view. One means of evaluating the hue environmental impact of a product is the internationally recognized Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). This standard methodology enables quantitative indexes for measuring, evaluating and comparing the natural resources and energy a product uses and as well as other environmental impacts.

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