Reducing CO2 Intensity of Fuels

Posted in:

Reducing CO2 Intensity of Fuels

CO2 Intensities of Fuels
Fuel
Type

Grams CO2

Pounds CO2
Source
Gasoline 9,109 gCO2/gal 20.08 lbs CO2/gal WRI Mobile Combustion
Diesel 10,508 gCO2/gal 23.17 lbs CO2/gal WRI Mobile Combustion
Electricity 825 gCO2/kWh 1.82 lbs CO2/kWh Cleveland Public Power 2007 Fuel Mix
Example 15,000 Miles Driven / 23 mpg = 652 gallons of gasoline
652 gallons gasoline * 20.08 lbs CO2/gal = 13,092 lbs CO2
13,092 lbs CO2 / 2000 = 6.5 short tons CO2