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Transport Energy Embodied in Consumer Goods: A Hybrid Life-Cycle Analysis

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  • Jesper Munksgaard
  • Manfred Lenzen
  • Thomas C. Jensen
  • Lise-Lotte Pade

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This paper describes an analysis of the transport-related energy embodied in goods consumed by households. Our approach combines bottom-up with top-down modelling in a hybrid life-cycle analysis. The bottom-up part is a process analysis of international transport, examining foreign trade statistics, transportation modes, transport distances, and energy efficiencies. The top-down part is an input-output analysis identifying transport energy use in upstream production layers. To demonstrate the application of the model we carry out a three-step empirical analysis of goods consumed in Denmark in 1995, starting with highly aggregated commodity groups, and ending with “bread†.

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  • Jesper Munksgaard & Manfred Lenzen & Thomas C. Jensen & Lise-Lotte Pade, 2005. "Transport Energy Embodied in Consumer Goods: A Hybrid Life-Cycle Analysis," Energy & Environment, , vol. 16(1), pages 27-45, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:engenv:v:16:y:2005:i:1:p:27-45
    DOI: 10.1260/0958305053516280
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