An estimate of the total energy required directly or indirectly to ship 1 ton of freight 1 mile by rail, domestic water, local and intercity trucks, and air is provided. For rail freight, a careful review of previous studies resolves several apparent contradictions.


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    Title :

    Total Energy Cost of Freight Transport


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    Publication date :

    1977


    Size :

    21 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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