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SUV Diesel¤

SUV Class Definition¤

The Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) class is a versatile category encompassing four-wheeled, two-axle vehicles, originally designed for cargo transportation but now primarily used for passenger mobility.

SUV Technology Model¤

The SUV technology model encompasses light trucks, including:

  • Pickup trucks
  • Sport utility vehicles (SUVs)
  • Minivans
  • Vans
  • Special purpose vehicles

These are modeled within the context of passenger transportation.

Performance Metrics1¤

The SUV class is characterized by specific annual performance metrics and usage parameters:

  • Annual Distance (dannual): The average distance covered annually by an SUV is 16,462 km.
  • Average Occupancy Rate (nlpv): The mean number of passengers per vehicle is calculated to be 1.7.
  • Utilization Factor: Set at 5%, this reflects an average daily use of 1 hour and 15 minutes per day.
  • Reference Capacity: Calculated at 63.89 passenger-kilometers per hour (pkm/h), this metric is derived from the formula:
\[ ref_{size} = \dfrac{d_{annual} \cdot n_{lpv}}{8760 \cdot c_p} \]

Where cp represents the capacity utilization percentage.

Diesel¤

An internal combustion engine (ICE) is a type of heat engine where fuel combustion takes place inside a chamber. This causes an increase in temperature and pressure. This pressure is then applied directly to pistons, rotors or a nozzle, which converts the thermal energy of combustion into mechanical energy to move the vehicle. However, this combustion generates numerous substances with potential impacts on human health and the environment, including :

  • Carbon Dioxide (CO2): a GHG contributing to climate change and ocean acidification.

  • Nitrogen Oxides (NOx): precursors to the formation of photochemical ozone (smog), which promotes respiratory problems, and causes, among other things, the acidification of terrestrial and aquatic environments and the eutrophication of the marine environment.

  • Particle Matter (PM): potentially causing respiratory problems when inhaled.

  • Carbon Monoxide (CO): considered toxic to humans and animals.

Diesel engines, which also run on biodiesel and synthetic fuels, do not require spark plugs but rely on fuel vapour compression to trigger combustion.

Diesel fuel has an LHV of 11.83 [kWh/kg], making it a common choice for heavy-duty transportation due to its high energy density and efficiency.

ES Model Parameters¤

All the parameters concerning the SUV Diesel are listed in the table below.

entry_key value unit sets source_reference
CO2_E (layer) 0.168 kg_CO2 NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
DIESEL (layer) -0.67 kWh NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
MOB_PRIVATE (layer) 1 pkm NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
c_inv 922.84 CAD/(pkm/h) NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
c_maint 33.23 CAD/(pkm/h)/y NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
lifetime 15 y NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"
ref_size 63.89 pkm/h NA Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François, (2022): "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"

References¤

Data Sources
Agez, Maxime; Ménard, Jean-François; Saunier, François. (2022). "Analyse du Cycle de Vie de Filières Énergétiques et de Leur Utilisation pour le Transport Routier au Québec – Partie 2 : Utilisation"

  1. «Canadian Vehicle Survey — 2009 Summary Report» (Ottawa, Canada: Natural Resources Canada, 2009). ↩