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SUV BioDiesel 20%¤

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.

B20 Biodiesel¤

B20 Biodiesel is a blend that includes 20% biodiesel with 80% petroleum diesel. It offers a balance between the environmental benefits of biodiesel and the cost of traditional diesel. This blend aids in decreasing greenhouse gas emissions while utilizing existing diesel infrastructure. Only blends of biodiesel and petroleum diesel containing 7% vol. or less of biodiesel can be used in diesel engines without modification. Pure biodiesel (B100) requires engine modifications to avoid maintenance and performance problems.

Model Remarks:¤

The model treats vehicles that use biodiesel and those that use traditional diesel as equivalent in technical aspects. It is worth noting that in the current version of QC EnergyScope, biodiesel is treated the same as diesel and will require modification in a future version.

ES Model Parameters¤

All the parameters concerning the SUV BioDiesel 20% are listed in the table below.

entry_key value unit sets source_reference
BIO_DIESEL (layer) -0.134 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"
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) -0.536 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). ↩